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Pumpkin Bean Stew
A satisfying way to warm up on a cold day!
Read More »Giant Pumpkin – Cold Shoulder
As promised I paddled a 450lb giant pumpkin in the Damariscotta (Maine) pumpkin regatta on October 10th. It was overcast and freezing but a terrific time. Damariscotta is a community of 2,000+ but on race day, I would guess that there were over 3,500 enthusiastic pumpkin fans cheering us on. While I won my first… Continue Reading »
Read More »Giant Pumpkin Regatta – My Secret Strategy
As you may know, I have never been accused of being athletic. But, in the last few years I have taken up the sport of pumpkin paddling. In mid September I paddled a 650 lb giant pumpkin that was decorated to look like a snapping turtle. It was totally stable and I came in a… Continue Reading »
Read More »Healthy Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin cookies with less sugar and more spices.
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What is Companion Planting?
Companion planting is the belief and idea that certain plants can benefit others when planted in near proximity. Find out which plants make better friends.
Read More »Beyond Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie spice brings the essence of autumn not only to traditional pumpkin pie, but to a cornucopia of other delicious foods and beverages. Do you like to cook with pumpkin pie spice all year long? With this recipe, you can prepare your own and keep this delicious flavoring at hand any time the notion… Continue Reading »
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How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
Halloween is looming around the corner, which means it’s almost time to start carving those pumpkins. So what type of pumpkin makes the best jack o’lantern? Before heading to the pumpkin patch or farmers’ market, take a minute to read these helpful hints on picking the perfect pumpkin. The first step to finding the right… Continue Reading »
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
