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Across the Fence:  I love Pumpkins Giveaway!  |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6814 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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 Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 11:16:02 AM
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There was such a fun response to the apple giveaway, that I decided to offer a "I love Pumpkins Giveaway". For me, Pumpkins are the item I most associate with Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Without pumpkins, it just wouldn't feel right. Since Fall officially arrives on September 22 at 2:19 EDT, let's welcome her arrival with a Pumpkin winner!
So, if you wish to toss your name in the pumpkin basket, leave me a message about your own feelings regarding pumpkins and Fall. Have you ever grown them? Do you like pumpkin pie? Let's share here with your thoughts so we all can enjoy welcoming and celebrating one of the icons of Fall! Sign ups will go through September 22, and a winner will be chosen and posted on September 23.
I can't wait to hear from you!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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Edited by - Red Tractor Girl on Sep 13 2025 11:21:27 AM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7328 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7328 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 11:25:52 AM
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We tried to crow pumpkins last year but they never seem to grow up. We had lots of long, long vines. I think we need to plant in a bigger spot. Looking forward to getting my pumpkins for my fall and Halloween decorating. It will not be long. The ones at our Safeway yesterday are amazing, big beautiful orange for 5.00. Cannot beat that!
And I am ready for another Winnie give away, thank you.
Happy Weekend.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Sep 13 2025 11:26:54 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7419 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7419 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 11:57:52 AM
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Winnie, yes, let's talk pumpkins, because they are what fall is all about. I've never grown pumpkins but have had volunteers to come up when I put fall pumpkins long the back fence line in early winter. Harvested a couple of pumpkins the next fall.
This year I'm thinking about buying pie pumpkins to put on my front porch bench then can them. I do like roasted pumpkin. One good thing about pumpkins is you don't have to water them and with the temps still in the 90's in Texas I don't want anything else to water.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6057 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6057 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 12:01:40 PM
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Oh where do I begin! I'm Pumpkin Crazy! One thing I remember from childhood is how every house in our neighborhood had huge pumpkins carved into Jack-o'-lanterns on Halloween! My cousin Amy and I would try and find a pumpkin recipe that we hadn't made before! Orange is my favorite color, it's because of my lov.jpg?v 96817126) e of Pumpkins!
Connie Sue
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9621 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 12:42:08 PM
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Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins! They definitely say Fall to me. I love pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll, pumpkin spice and anything pumpkin really. We have them out as soon as fall decorating starts. Love my porch all decorated with mums and pumpkins!
~Denise
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4501 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 1:56:07 PM
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Happy sigh Winnie! I'm starting to breath easier because the summer workload is beginning to slow, temps are slowly going down so I can open my windows again AND I see some late summer/ fall wildflowers coming up. My favorite favorite time of year! Bittersweet as birds begin thier migration but also welcoming back the cooler weather birds!
I don't normally enter because I feel I have everything I need but I love me some pumpkins for sire! All fall colors are my favorite and the foods! I love growing pumpkin! So here I am chatting on like crazy. Thank you for your generous giveaway. You have a heart bigger than a pumpkin, lol, Winnie! Put me down please
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4501 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4501 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 1:56:43 PM
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Denise, your porch is festive and beautiful!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7328 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7328 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 2:07:04 PM
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Pretty porch Denise and yes very Fall.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6814 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6814 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 5:06:43 PM
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I love these fun comments from you all!! Debbie, I think your $5 pumpkin is a super find after stubborn seeds that refused to make pumpkins for you! Sara, I am with you that Fall just isn't Fall without pumpkins....and I might add candy corn!! LOL! Pie pumpkins are a good idea because you can can them and roast them and they will serve your needs. Connie, you know I agree with you that you can never have too many pumpkins in the fall whether it comes in the form of decorations or the actual vegetables itself! Denise, your porch looks beautiful with your gorgeous mums and pumpkins! Dianna, I am so happy to hear that you too survived our extra long, hot and humid summer we had down here in the deep South! I am happy to hear that you are actually seeing the early signs of Fall. So far, my only early signs are the Hickory nuts are falling off trees, and the Laurel and Shumard Oaks in my yard are starting to drop mature acorns. I was really lucky that when I was at Rural King on Thursday afternoon, they had a big box of nice big pumpkins for $4.50!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2821 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2821 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 6:15:11 PM
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Beautiful front porch, Denise!
Dreamer42
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6057 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6057 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 6:52:26 PM
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Winnie,I love all these pumpkin posts too!I grew up playing under huge Hickory Nut trees! Those things would hurt if they hit you on the head falling from way up high! LOL!
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1913 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1913 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 6:54:36 PM
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Oh my goodness!! I believe that pumpkins are my love language!! I love pumpkins!! :) We are growing pumpkins this year. The baby ones, aren’t they cute???? We tried to grow a blue (ish) gray variety this year but it didn’t set fruit. Insert sad face. We will get a couple of bigger pumpkins for our front steps and then add in our smaller and baby pumpkins. I love all things pumpkin flavored….except coffee…I don’t drink coffee! :) I have the yummiest pumpkin cake recipe that I clipped from Taste of Home magazine years ago. My family asks for it for many family functions. Thanks, Winnie, for orchestrating this fun thread! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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