Well, since all my US friends are already going *~SPOOKY~* because it’s only a few months till Halloween, have some PUMPKINS.
I grew pumpkins this year, an heirloom variety I’ve forgotten the name of (though it may be Jarrahdale?). We got a couple of immature ones I knocked off by accident, and one great one that grew up in the crown of the lime tree. That one was amazing, and we finished the last of it a few months back. Then today, I was eyeballing the lime tree, working out how I was going to go about pruning it this week… when I spotted something. Something that may have been contributing to that lower branch bending down so far… Can you spot it yet?
Also, have a look at the amazing one I bought at the Farmer’s Market yesterday. I think it’s probably a Turk’s Turban, and I’m hoping the seeds are mature enough and will dry well!
Saving pumpkin seeds is just about the easiest thing in the world. Wipe off the majority of the pulp, spread them on paper towel to dry until COMPLETELY dry (a week or two) then store them in a jam jar until you’re ready to plant them.
knitting in the dark 