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A national day for pumpkins

A national day for pumpkins

Sophia Hughes06 mins

Gardeners can appreciate this quote from Henry David Thoreau: “I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” Thoreau had it right – what is better than strolling outdoors, wandering into an autumn garden and spotting a squatty, round, solid pumpkin than to be…

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Tips For How to Paint a Pumpkin

Tips For How to Paint a Pumpkin

Sophia Hughes09 mins

Pumpkins are a fall staple, and from early September through Thanksgiving, we adorn our homes with them in as many ways as possible. Carving pumpkins may be the classic method, but painting pumpkins has become an equally popular way to decorate the gourds for Halloween. While pumpkin painting requires some DIY skills, it also creates…

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