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Articles

Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

Pumpkins for Health!
Why eat pumpkins? Few calories, lots of iron, protein, calcium and more.

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How Punny Are You?
Halloween Puns & Fun

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily
Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.

September's Full Harvest Moon
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.

Halloween Superstitions and Symbols
If you see a blue light is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack o Lanterns originate?

Recipes

Pumpkin Dip
A savory appetizer you can serve with ginger snaps.

Pumpkin Bread
A treat the whole family will enjoy.

Pumpkin Tomato Bisque
Pumpkins are not merely for decoration. Warm up with this tasty treat.

Videos

The Pumpkin Paddle
There are actually people who get into very, very large pumpkins and race over very, very cold water to win the annual Windsor, Nova Scotia Pumpkin Paddle.

The Giant Pumpkin
Think growing a 1,000 pound pumpkin sounds impossible? Al Berard of Maine has been doing it for years.

Creative Pumpkin Decorating
Jan Crawford shows us a creative way to decorate a pumpkin without the mess of carving. Sound too good to be true? Watch and learn!

Products

Season 2 Episode 9
There are actually people who get into very large pumpkins and race over very, very cold water to win the annual Windsor, Nova Scotia Pumpkin Paddle. The students at Humboldt State University have ideas, about incorporating appropriate technology into all...

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin
130 Days. The grand-daddy of all giant pumpkins. The present day record for this amazing variety is now over 1,300 lbs. and produces 400-500 lb. fruit consistently with proper growing procedures. The only one to grow for giant pumpkin contests...

Blog

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

In Awe of Pumpkins
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM





Features

Pumpkins
Little-known facts, tasty recipes, decorating videos and more celebrating this popular seasonal icon

Pages

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full...