Halloween
Halloween, with its blend of spookiness and celebration, finds a special resonance in the garden. From the iconic pumpkin patches to the rustling corn mazes and the haunting silhouettes of bare trees, nature plays a starring role in setting the Halloween mood.
This section dives into Halloween festivities, offering insights into growing and crafting with seasonal plants, creating natural decorations, and even tales of plants with haunting histories. Whether you’re planning a garden-based Halloween bash, seeking eerie plants, or simply enjoying the crossover of nature and festivity, delve into the garden’s darker, yet delightful side this Halloween.
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Ornamental pumpkins
What is fall without ornamental pumpkins!? A gorgeous autumn display of pretty pumpkins goes a long way towards creating that cozy fall feeling. While there…
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Scary pumpkin faces
What’s Halloween without some really great scary pumpkin faces!? A good jack o’ lantern does two things at once. It reads clearly from the sidewalk,…
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Decorative pumpkins
Decorative pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.) are ornamental squash varieties grown primarily for autumn displays. These pumpkins come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and…
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Mini pumpkins
A festive fall display isn’t complete without some adorable mini pumpkins in the mix! Mini pumpkins are small, round winter squash typically used for autumn…
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20+ yellow pumpkins
Yellow pumpkins are select cultivars of round Curcubita with yellow rinds. Yellow pumpkins range from bright and cheery modern hybrids like Mellow Yellow pumpkin and…
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30+ green pumpkins
A great fall festive display isn’t complete without a few specialty pumpkins – especially some green pumpkins to add a nice contrast to the more-typical…
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20+ blue pumpkins
Blue pumpkins are select cultivars of round Curcubita winter squash with naturally blue-colored rinds. Popular varieties include the Jarrahdale Pumpkin and the Queensland Blue Pumpkin…
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30+ white pumpkins
White pumpkins are Cucurbita winter squash varieties with naturally white-color rinds. Some white pumpkin cultivars are mini-sized, while others can make giant Jack-O-Lanterns! Here are…
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15+ black pumpkins
Black pumpkins are dark green winter squash varieties that turn nearly black as they mature. Some are Japanese heirlooms, others modern hybrids bred for dramatic…
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20+ heirloom pumpkins
Heirloom pumpkins are old cultivated varieties of winter squash that tend to have an elegant appearance and flesh that is well-suited to cooking. Heirloom pumpkins…
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Pumpkin guts
You’ve heard about toasting pumpkin seeds, but you’ll be surprised to learn just how much you can do with pumpkin guts. I certainly was. Pumpkin…
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How long do pumpkins last?
Whole pumpkins generally last about 2-3 months in cool indoor storage conditions, although there are heirloom types that can last up to one year in…
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25+ small pumpkins
Small pumpkins are easy to grow and fun to use in seasonal decorating. Their small size makes them perfect for fall centerpieces, quick recipes, and…
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When to plant pumpkins for Halloween
Plant pumpkins for Halloween during the month of June in most climates. Pumpkin seeds can generally be planted from late May through to early July…
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White pumpkin centerpiece
The crisp fall air has finally arrived! That means one thing around here…it’s pumpkin season! We love to decorate our front porch with pumpkins but…
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Okanagan pumpkin patch locations
The Okanagan is in full harvest season right now. With Thanksgiving and Halloween approaching, there are lots of pumpkins available locally. Going to pumpkin patches to…
