Off to the pumkin patch

Greatoutdoors · 10-20-2012, 02:47 PM

As soon as my kids get up we are going over to my parents house. This year they planted a pumpkin patch just so my kids could come over and pick pumpkins. Unfortunately, they planted them a few weeks too late so their pumpkins are tiny. They went this morning and scattered big (store bought) pumpkins in the patch. I can't wait to see the kids faces though.

Cappy · 10-20-2012, 05:20 PM

A fine example of loving parenting. Hope all has a great time and God bless yal all.

Hikenhunter · 10-20-2012, 11:24 PM

One of the things I look forward to every year is making jack o lanterns with the grand kids.

Greatoutdoors · 10-21-2012, 07:31 PM

They had a blast and I had no idea that a pumpkin plant would get that big! The kids really thought that the pumpkins grew there.

Hubby had too much school work for jack-o-lanterns tonight, but we are going to carve them tomorrow.

Pathfinder1 · 10-21-2012, 08:16 PM

Hi...

This should go in the 'cooking' thread...but, hey, why waste an opportunity, eh?...!!

For a quick, simple, delicious dessert...simply get some pumpkin pie filling...and either hot or cold...serve it with a caramel topping. Your guests will marvel at your dessert making expertise...!!

campclose · 10-21-2012, 11:29 PM

Way too funny! Not something I would have thought of. Maybe your parents will plant earlier next season. The pumpkins in my area did not do well - most are small and green.

RingTwist · 10-22-2012, 10:27 AM

It's fun to take kids to a pumpkin patch, especially when there are actually plants there (as opposed to just a bunch of pumpkins off the vine). We plan to go next week and get some to carve. I like to roast the seeds too.

Greatoutdoors · 10-23-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by campclose

Way too funny! Not something I would have thought of. Maybe your parents will plant earlier next season. The pumpkins in my area did not do well - most are small and green.

I think we are actually going to plant our own patch next year since they had so much fun with it. I am home schooling my three year old so it will kind of be a science experiment for her. Plus, hubby is in culinary school so I am sure he can figure out something to do with the pumpkins. Free food!

hummingbird · 10-23-2012, 02:16 PM

Fresh pumpkin is sooo good. We cooked some last year and it was so much better than store bought, but then again, most homemade stuff is. I usually make pumpkin rolls and everyone clamors for them. I've already started receiving requests for this year's Christmas List.