When we think of Halloween we think of all sorts of yucky creatures like bats and spiders! These spider pumpkin decorating ideas are bang on for October 31st. I normally hate spiders as they can sneak up on you so fast and give you a fright! In my opinion the best type of spiders can …
One of the most important things to address with your Fall harvest is how to keep pumpkins from rotting on the vine. Pumpkins make a great addition to your garden. These fresh meaty fruits are great for making a wide variety of sweet treats or roasting for a delectable side dish. Children love carving …
Ever see the pretty blueish green pumpkins at your farmer’s market and wonder how you can grow them at home? These beautiful and sweet pumpkins perfect for baking are called Queensland Blue Pumpkins and they make an amazing addition to your home garden. These pumpkins will add a special touch to your holiday baking. What …
Everyone loves Jack O Lanterns at Halloween! I mean I carve lots every year! Have you ever wondered what is the origin of the Jack O Lantern? Where did they come from and when was the first carving done? Do you know the story behind it all? For as long as I can remember living …
Are you noticing some green pumpkins in your backyard? Is the end of Summer lurking? Do not fret as I can help you turn green pumpkins orange. You know the score, you have taken great care planting your pumpkin seeds, looking after your vines, adding fertilizer and keeping pests away, so the last thing you …
The majority of my readers are from the USA, but I do get some from all over. Quite commonly people ask me when is Pumpkin season in Australia? As we all know pumpkin growing and harvesting takes place at a different time of the year in Australia! Wherever you live it is important that you …
Are you a keen pumpkin grower? Do you know when to fertilize pumpkins? It is absolutely essential you nourish these or you will be left with a poor harvest. Anyone knows they key to growing great pumpkins is how you treat them, before you plant the seeds right up until you harvest them! I have …
Are you looking for some Easy Pumpkin Carvings Ideas for your Jack O Lantern this year? You will be impressed how amazing and how quickly you can carve these! If your house is anything like mine you will be scrambling to get some Jack O Lantern’s together before Halloween night! No matter how prepared I …
October is upon us and I am in full swing of pumpkin decorating with my latest creation being this Yoda pumpkin painting! Pumpkin painting is incredibly therapeutic and fun as I found out while painting this Star Wars themed pumpkin! The kids were given an extra week off at Halloween and I was frantically trying …
Fall is all about decorating pumpkins and one of my favorite ideas is this Disney Winnie the Pooh pumpkin painting! It is sure to please young and old alike. Here in our house we literally spend everyday in October and some of November doing some pumpkin decorating. We alternate between carving and painting. Recently we …