Category: Pumpkins
Giant Pumpkin Harvest – November 3rd 11:00 AM
10/25/2018 Ken DavisWho Will be the Winner? Ken or the Pumpkin? Ever wonder what’s inside a GIANT pumpkin? There are rumors of super slim, double thick walls and thousands upon thousands of seeds inside. The second largest pumpkin in the state of…
Read MoreGrowing the Giants! Really Big Pumpkins!
05/31/2017 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener So, you want to start on the exciting journey of growing a tremendous pumpkin that impresses the neighbors, friends, and may even impress the gardener within? It all starts with the right kind of…
Read MoreSquash Winter Red Kuri
05/01/2016 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerOnce you try these teardrop-shaped 3-4 pound fruits, they’ll become an essential part of your fall and winter cooking. “Kuri” is Japanese for chestnut, a tribute to its nutty flavor. Its smooth consistency and deep color make it a favorite…
Read MoreWinter Squash Guide
03/30/2016 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerWhat a diverse and versatile vegetable! From tender, green, white, and yellow summer squash to even more varied colors of winter squash with thick rinds and stringy interiors, there is a squash for all occasions. Summer and winter squashes are…
Read MoreSummer Squash Guide
03/30/2016 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerWhat a diverse and versatile vegetable! From tender, green, white, and yellow summer squash to even more varied colors of winter squash with thick rinds and stringy interiors, there is a squash for all occasions. Summer and winter squashes are…
Read MoreTesting Old Seed Viability
02/29/2016 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerMost seed packets come with more seed that we can use in a season. They are easy enough to save, but few gardeners store them in ideal conditions. That means planting them the following year can be a bit disappointing.…
Read MoreTo Keep Carved Pumpkins Lookin’ Good
10/24/2014 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerCarved pumpkins look their best one to two days after carving and rarely look good after seven days. Pumpkins begin decomposing from harmless bacteria and fungi in the air and on the carver’s hands. To avoid transferring bacteria to the…
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