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All About Pumpkins

By goldfinch4
October 7, 2011

From the legend of the Jack O'Lantern and "chucking", to growing, health benefits and pumpkin trivia, let's find out more about this amazing fruit.

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Oct 6, 2011 7:15 PM CST
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Name: Sandi
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Enjoyed the article. I had no idea pumpkin had so many good points. I plan to try that pumpkin bread tomorrow!
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Oct 6, 2011 7:37 PM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
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Great article, Chris! I never knew pumpkin was a fruit...surprise on me! Thanks for the recipes...I love pumpkin seeds! Anything pumpkin. Do you have a recipe for Pumpkin Spiced coffee from Starbucks? Rolling on the floor laughing

I'll share this tomorrow on my Facebook wall. Big Grin
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Oct 7, 2011 12:36 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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They are amazing things, aren't they! I've never had Pumpkin Spiced coffee, but now I'm going to have to try it. Hilarious!
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Oct 7, 2011 2:47 AM CST
Name: Vicki
North Carolina
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Chris - what a great, wonderful, and informative article. Thank you so much! Hurray! Hurray! Thumbs up

And thanks for the yummy recipes. I love pumpkin and if I don't have any sweet potatoes, pumpkin goes in my morning smoothie.
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Oct 7, 2011 3:20 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Thanks Vic. Smiling A pumpkin smoothie sounds great!
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Oct 7, 2011 5:00 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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Good article, Chris. Pumpkin needs more publicity. It is so healthy for you (along with sweet potatoes). And very versatile too. Thanks for the article. Thumbs up
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Oct 7, 2011 5:11 AM CST
Name: Allison
NJ (Zone 6a)
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very nice... lots of good info!!
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Oct 7, 2011 6:43 AM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
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Wow!! Old String Jack lives on in a pumpkin. Bad when you aren't wanted anywhere, isn't it???
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Oct 7, 2011 2:25 PM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Thanks - glad you enjoyed it. Smiling

Yeah Charleen, that's a bummer! Rolling on the floor laughing
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Oct 8, 2011 1:19 AM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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If someone will nudge me, I will share pumpkin candy tomorrow. But I may forget...so send me a t-mail!
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Oct 8, 2011 1:47 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
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I'll nudge ya!
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Oct 8, 2011 12:37 PM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
finding joy one day at a time!
Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
Region: Southwest Gardening Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: United States of America Birds Hummingbirder Container Gardener
I posted it in here in your article in a different comment thread so the title can be seen. Thanks for the nudge! *Blush* My brain is too full!
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