With the arrival of the beautiful fall colors and brisk nights, the sight of pumpkins decorating our homes is common. Capturing the magic of fall are those familiar orange pumpkins carved into Jack-o’-lanterns lighting the paths for trick-or-treaters. We usually associate pumpkins with the carving of Jack-o-lanterns; but what about cooking pumpkins? Pumpkins are a […]
Discovering the Benefits of Winter Squash
Oh, the beauty of fall and pumpkin spice everything! But did you know that pumpkin is technically a type of winter squash? Winter squash is a blanket term for a variety of squash typically in season from September through February in Colorado, but these are usually available all year round. The most popular winter squash […]
Explore a Pumpkin Patch this Fall!
A local pumpkin patch is a great place to get moving, enjoy nature and have fun as a family. Contact your local county Colorado State University Extension office for local farms or visit the Colorado Department of Agriculture for a list of local pumpkin patch locations. Bring Home the Goodness The bright orange color of […]