Pumpkins, pumpkins and cilantro

Plethora of pumpkins- I blogged about it on 9-13-19, Pumpkin Patch Take Over, and feel you need the update.  40 pumpkins- bumpy pumpkins- not gourds- actually warty pumpkins or giving credit where credit is due- SuperFreaks. Agriculture lesson for the day- these have been cross-bred to grow like this.  Although smooth pumpkins took time to evolve- the pendulum is always swinging!  Figure eights are everywhere- learn more about this type of pumpkin:  https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/bumpy-pumpkin-fruit.htm  We harvested 40 and now there are more to harvest- we should probably leave some on the vine to see if we can get them bigger. I was worried about them rotting. We have not had much water AND the dear are taking some nibbles. Happy to share some of the fun growing in our life on Newark-Granville Road!

Pumpkins outside, pumpkins inside- glass pumpkins from the Works.  With the arrival of Fall (Autumn Equinox was 9-23-19) this year we pulled out the fall decor and put away summer florals. Sniff, sniff- I do love summer.  However I love all of the beautiful, amazing glass pumpkins, gourds, acorns and leaves we have. I might even say I have a collection.  So many favorites, enhanced around the house with fabric, wax and other materials. You want your own glass pumpkin or to add to your collection?  Visit The Works:  https://attheworks.org   You can even make your own- sign up on line or give a call! It really is fun to see the glass pumpkin patch!    Speaking of the Works- HATSOFF planning is starting- ask me about it- such a nice way to make a difference, be creative and meet great people!

Cilantro- Joe made his Butter Chicken this week and the bunch of cilantro he brought home was bountiful.  He has become an amazing cook with his Instapot and his butter chicken gets better and better.  Adding more cilantro makes it even better in my book.  He inspired me and I added cilantro to my stuffed peppers.  The peppers are always different- we went back to rice and cheese for this batch. Why because it was there.  Cilantro in the freezer now,  some fun recipes in the queue!

Life on Newark-Granville Road- loving the weather, the end and start of the seasons and time together.  Getting ready for BIG RED WEEKEND- Denison Parent's Weekend and Homecoming mixed into one AND we host our Family Leadership Council Meeting on Friday. Welcome back and welcome to new members- philanthropy in action.