Fresh Food Gardens

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Dear Friends,
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together in 2024. It has been a remarkable season of growth, service, and connection through Fresh Food Gardens.

This year marked our busiest installation season yet! From custom raised beds to trellises and critter-proof garden fencing, we’ve been thrilled to help so many families and communities bring their garden dreams to life. These installations are more than just structures; they are spaces where food grows, memories are made, and the joy of gardening flourishes.

We also transitioned our home garden into a small urban farm, providing fresh weekly vegetable bags to three families and selling the rest in our Farm Stand. This experiment was a success, and we’re planning to expand it in 2025—stay tuned for details on how you can sign up for a subscription to our weekly produce bags!

Community service continues to be at the heart of what we do. Partnering with local organizations like Cultivating Community and volunteers, we had the privilege of supporting gardens across Portland, helping build spaces that foster connection, sustainability, and access to fresh food.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to offer off-season workshops in our home farm, where you can learn practical skills like Garden Planning for maximum success. These workshops are perfect for gardeners of all skill levels and a great way to prepare for the growing season ahead. Coming up for January and February, stay tuned for details on how to register!

Finally, we remain committed to offering maintenance services that make it easy for families to enjoy a thriving garden all season long. From Spring planting to ongoing weekly care, we handle all the details so you can enjoy the harvest. Spots are filling up quickly, contact us right away for a 2025 season maintenance proposal.

Thank you for making 2024 such a fulfilling year. We’re looking forward to growing with you in 2025 and beyond!

Roberto Rodriguez
Owner, Fresh Food Gardens



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Check out this 4’ x 4’ cold frame we custom built and just delivered today for one of our repeat clients! 🌱

Cold frames are an excellent addition to a home garden allowing you to extend the growing season. By capturing sunlight and insulating plants, they provide a warm environment for crops even as temperatures drop. Perfect for starting seeds earlier in Spring and keeping hardy vegetables, like leafy greens and herbs, growing through the colder Fall months.

We are waiting for the automatic vent opener to be delivered next week. Once installed it will open and close the top as the temperatures rise making sure your plants have the perfect temperature without the need for constant monitoring.