garden

My love for pumpkins runs deep. When planning and ordering seeds for the garden this year, I figured it was time to try growing my most favorite of vegetables and the quintessential symbol of fall: pumpkins! I ultimately settled on the Seminole Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) for its ability to thrive in hot/humid climates as well as its resistance to vine borers. And, I really vibed with the fact that this variety was cultivated by the Seminole Indians in the 1500s. Without writing you a short novel on all the issues I incurred with these babies (from pests to extreme weather to nosy neighborhood cats), I’ll say that the effort in babying these was well worth it. For a first attempt at growing pumpkins at home, I should hopefully get 6 or 7. Aside from the pumpkins the vines and foliage are pretty magnificent. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. (If these photos put you in the pumpkin mood, head up to the recipes tab and type “pumpkin” in the search box to bring up all the pumpkin-y recipes.)