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Sep 27, 2013

PUMPKIN PATCH

Pumpkin Topiary 

I have mentioned before about my love of unusual pumpkins and I have some exciting news for my friends and neighbors in Asheboro NC.  We no longer have to travel to the big city (Greensboro) to get pumpkins of many varieties.   We can get them right here at the PUMPKIN PATCH at 707 E. Dixie Drive.   Don't worry, I would never give up my fall trips to the Greensboro farmers market but I went ahead and bought my pumpkins right here in town.  The patch is a collaborative effort of Tina York and Kim Everhart.

Hand Painted Monogramed Pumpkin

An added bonus is that you can get your pumpkins monogramed for a fee.  Then the pumpkins are spray coated with a clear Valspar top coat.  Gotta love that.

Polar Bear Pumpkins

Jarradale Pumpkins

Here is a cute little video on cooking a Jarradale pumpkin.

Gladiator Pumpkin




If unusual is not your thing and you just want a great place to take the kids to pick out pumpkins or you just want orange then don't worry.  This is still your place.  They have small, medium, large, and a few extra large pumpkins to choose from.


If you are  curious about other varieties of pumpkins and their names this link has an extensive list.

Here is a picture where I am trying to choose my pumpkins.  The only way to figure out how they will look arranged is to, well, arrange them.  This part takes a little time and tweaking to figure out what sizes and colors work best together.  I actually worked up a little sweat figuring this out because I had dressed for the cool morning but the day had progressed to the warmer middle of the day.  And yes if a pumpkin did not work I took it all the way back to the table I got it from.  I guess you could call it a my fall pumpkin work out.  I had to leave my pumpkins to get the monogram painted and I wanted the shiny top coat on them all this year.  When I returned Tina told me that several  people had liked my combination of pumpkins and she said she laughed and let them know I put a lot of effort into it.









































Arranged Pumpkins Of Many Varieties

Above is my little assortment of pumpkins happy at home on a table on my front porch.  I love looking at the uniqueness of this amazing bounty that nature has provided, some of which I truly find amazing.


The sign above says it all.  Happy Fall Ya'll   - Marianne




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