Where we live road side farm stands, pumpkin patches, orchards and farms are everywhere. From the few rows of pumpkins outside of a rural farmhouse to the elaborate production of a farm that caters to the school buses and field trips. It's all here. We have many favorites, and will always stop at more than one spot throughout the season.
We have our favorite carving pumpkins, favorite pie pumpkins, the place with the chatty owner, the place with the friendly cats and some goats, the best hayrides, the place that always has unusual varieties of winter squash, the farm that has the best wagons. And if we can squeak in during quiet times, we visit our favorite farm maze or that spot with excellent caramel apples.
And so it goes, year after year. Boys keep getting bigger, but they still love pulling that wagon. And even if it is only a few miles from home, it is about the whole experience. What park do we have to go to nearby? Do we need a picnic, is the weather perfect? Do we have the right music for the drive? ;)
And only when the farms and road side stands all finally close up, when there are no more signs with arrows scattered along the roadsides, and all of our pie pumpkins have been puréed, does it feel truly like winter is not far behind.
7 comments:
winter? keep the pumpkins going! maybe that will shorten the winter :)
Loving all these amazing pumpkin pics! It's true, the call of winter can be heard ever so faintly :)
Those pics of the babies are so delicious! And I'm loving all the orangey goodness.
It's nice to have those memories through the years. Pumpkins have a special effect on people. And there is always just a hint of sadness in the air when they are gone.
We didn't go to a proper pumpkin patch this year. A friend gave us some that they grew. So fun to see your photos.
What kinds of pumpkins do you suggest for cooking? Things to look for or ask? I have a great recipe for custard baked in the pumpkin but have never been able to find proper eating pumpkins. Seems everyone grows them for carving, not cooking.
So pretty ~ I love the old timey, rustic look of the photos, too.
Miss seeing you on Facebook (but don't miss Facebook)! :)
Love,
Jessica
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