Pumpkin

When Jack died, he found himself barred from heaven—and from hell. But the devil took some pity on Jack, giving him an ember of coal… Read More »What Is The Story Behind The Jack O Lantern?

In the United States, pumpkins go hand in hand with the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Harvested in October, this nutritious and versatile orange… Read More »Do Pumpkins Represent Fall Or Halloween?

Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the… Read More »What Is The Symbolism Of Halloween?

Traditionally Halloween food is based on all that leftover pumpkin flesh. There are many delicious pumpkin recipes in the world, and indeed we have a… Read More »Which Vegetable Is Typically Associated With Halloween?

Even green flesh can be used in soups and stews– just make sure to spice it up. Flavors like Indian and Szechuan can go a… Read More »Is Green Pumpkin Good?

Unless you hang them, you’ll have to turn your gourds every couple of weeks. This will allow them to dry evenly, and it should prevent… Read More »How Do You Dry Gourds Without Them Rotting?

The flesh is pale orange-yellow, dense, and moist encasing a small central cavity with fibrous pulp and flat, cream-colored seeds. How do you grow mini… Read More »Do Mini Pumpkins Have Seeds?

Planting small pumpkins Small pumpkins are warm season vegetables and should be direct seeded a week or two after the risk of frost has passed… Read More »How Are Tiny Pumpkins Grown?

How Long Do Whole Pumpkins Last? Pumpkins are usually harvested in September and October. Once off the vine, healthy pumpkins will last from three months… Read More »Can A Pumpkin Last A Year?

Many people enjoy using ornamental gourds for hanging baskets, bird feeders, or even bird houses. Another exciting idea is to make decorative gourd lights. Use… Read More »What Can I Do With Decorative Gourds?