Mini Pumpkins Gone Wild!
We started these pumpkins from seed last winter, along with some assorted vegetables, and then transplanted them this spring. We tried growing them in the same spot last year and they did not do well at all so it was fun to have so many this time.
We are loving all these little pumpkins which we picked over the weekend. Even the pumpkins hanging in the Mimosa tree and growing in the Rhododendron were gathered up so that the vines could be removed before the fall rain gets here.
However, Mr. Wonderful did miss one little pumpkin which wasn't bad considering how many there were and all the wild vines everywhere.
This one had grown in the Rhodie between the branches in the back near the middle and was really wedged in there. It also blended in quite well which made it hard to see.
Pumpkins were not the only things needing to be picked. The Roma Tomatoes had also multiplied and ripened so those needed to be gathered up and made into tomato sauce.
Our Zucchinis were ginormous { one was 14” around at the base! } and our Pears were beginning to ripen and fall. Luckily not too many on the ground yet. We will pick most of them now so that they will not fall and bruise. Once they are ripe enough we will dry some and can the rest.
It is hard to believe we still have Strawberries coming on in September however it is fun to have a few every now and then.
This week the pumpkins will get washed and ready for use.
Fall is definitely in the air!
Happy Monday!
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