Pumpkin Patch 2013

We planted 7 varieties of pumpkins this year, in a patch 37'x50'. Just like my tomatoes and apples, most pumpkins are heirlooms. 

1) Rouge Vif d'Etampes

2) Lumina

3) Musquee de Provence

4) Connecticut Field

5) Luxury Pie

6) Jarrahdale

7) Jack o'Lantern

We've had a very wet season, most unusual for this time of year. Several of our pumpkins were hit with powdery mildew, and then finished off by squash bugs! The patch grew strong all season until this past month. In the course of 2 weeks several of our vines died. Luckily I think we'll get at least one pumpkin of each! The coloring is just starting to turn, they're beautiful! Now I am addicted to growing pumpkins!

I can't wait to carve, eat, and decorate with them!

Do you grow pumpkins? What do you do with them through the season?

-Live Simple, Be Happy-

Magnolia Holler

Pumpkin and Melon patch

Our pumpkin and melon patch is growing! The pumpkins leaves and vines are getting so big, they put the melons to shame. 

Here are my favorites so far...

This melon doesn't have a disease- Those yellow speckles are part of its charm...the Moon & Stars melon has little yellow speckles (stars) all over, and each melon has one large yellow spot (moon)! Isn't that amazing! 

The Musquee de Provence pumpkin has gorgeous variegated leaves! 

Are you growing any pumpkins or melons this year?

-Live Simple, Be Happy-

Magnolia Holler