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Pumpkins
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AgMRC: Pumpkins 
 Overview of the U.S. pumpkin market, with links to pumpkin farms, documents on pumpkin production, and other agricultural and industry resources. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University. http://www.agmrc.org/commodities__products/vegetables/pumpkins.cfm Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes Last updated May 28, 2009 Commercial Production and Management of Pumpkins and Gourds
The "topics covered in this bulletin are all integral parts of a successful pumpkin/gourd management program." Covers characteristics of specific pumpkin, gourd, and vegetable sponge (luffa) species. Also includes line drawings of pumpkins and gourds, information about pest and disease management, and tips for irrigating, harvesting, and storage. From the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1180/B1180.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crafts, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Water Last updated May 1, 2009 Cucurbit Disorders: A Guide to the Identification of Common Problems
Does your pumpkin have a problem? To find out what's noshing on your squash, click through the images on this pest management "online problem solver" for cucurbits (plants of the gourd family). Major topic areas include leaf, fruit, stem and seedling disorders, and insect pests. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/publications/cucurbitproblemsolver/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Plants Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Giant Pumpkins: The World's Biggest Fruit
This site features detailed instructions for growing giant pumpkins, covering site selection, seed germination, fertilization, harvesting, and more. Includes diaries of pumpkin growers, records, festival and organization listings, and instructions for estimating the weight of a pumpkin. From Pumpkin Nook, a collection of activities related to pumpkins. http://www.pumpkinnook.com/giants.htm Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 24, 2004 Halloween Online
Halloween enthusiasts will find ideas about costumes, decorating and shopping, pumpkin carving, scary movies, recipes, haunted houses in your area, ghost stories, trick-or-treating safety, Halloween fonts and clip art, and much more. Also links to "Halloween Online Magazine," which contains "a crypt full of great Halloween how-to articles, costume ideas, crafts, tricks, [and] tips." http://www.halloween-online.com/ Topics: Crafts, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Magazines Last updated Aug 10, 2009 The History of Halloween
A history of Halloween, traced from its origins in the "ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in)" to modern trick-or-treat, jack-o'-lantern, costume, and party activities. Includes creepy video clips, ghost stories, information about pumpkins, White House hauntings, and recipes. From the History Channel. http://www.history.com/content/halloween Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 29, 2009 History of Pumpkin Pie
Background about the traditional Thanksgiving dish pumpkin pie. "Early American settlers of Plimoth Plantation (1620-1692) ... might have made pumpkin pies (of sorts) by making stewed pumpkins or by filling a hollowed out shell with milk, honey and spices, and then baking it in hot ashes. An actual present-day pumpkin pie with crust is a myth, as ovens to bake pies were not available in the colony at that stage." Includes recipes. From a cookbook author. http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/PieHistory/PumpkinPie.htm Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Nov 3, 2008 Home Wine 101
This site offers more than two dozen fruit wine recipes, a very general explanation of basic steps for wine making, and a list of tips for beginners. Includes recipes with everything from apples to watermelon as primary ingredients. Among the more notable selections are wines made from tomatoes, pumpkins, persimmons, and dandelions. From a homebrew supply store. http://www.weekendbrewer.com/homewine101.html Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Wine Last updated Jan 14, 2004 Local Harvest: Pumpkin Patches
Search this database of pumpkin farms and "u-pick" pumpkin patches by state, city, or zip code. Includes links to sites about pumpkin carving, cooking, giant pumpkins, Halloween, and more. http://www.localharvest.org/pumpkins.jsp Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 20, 2004 Pumpkin Carving 101
Lots of information on this Halloween tradition, including history, selecting pumpkins to use as jack-o'-lanterns, tools, traditional carving and carving with stencils, lighting methods, extending the life of the pumpkin, photographing, burial, and caring for a pumpkin patch. From Halloween Online. http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Pumpkin Nook
This site contains everything you have ever wanted to know about pumpkins, including extensive information on how to grow, cook, and store pumpkins. Includes games and educational material as well as sections on Thanksgiving, Halloween, the history of jack-o'-lanterns, recipes, and the life cycle of a giant pumpkin. Created by a hobbyist. http://www.pumpkinnook.com/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Pumpkins and More
Answers to many questions about this large squash. Learn about the many varieties, including nutritional value, facts and history, growing tips, and more. Includes a pumpkin farm locator (primarily for Illinois), recipes, and instructions for selection and use. In "Pumpkin Fun," find crafts, screensavers, carving tips, and puzzles. Includes related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/pumpkins/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Resources for Home Preserving Pumpkins
"Pumpkins offer far more than a door-stop at Halloween." This site provides ideas and safety tips for various methods of preserving pumpkin flesh and seeds, including canning, freezing, drying, and pickling. Features links to further information on the preparation of pumpkin butter, fruit leather, and canned winter squash. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/fall/pumpkins.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Oct 13, 2005 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Halloween: Oct. 31
Contains facts and statistics regarding trick-or-treaters, pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns, candy, and costumes. Includes relevant place names in the United States, such as Transylvania County, North Carolina, and Tombstone, Arizona. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012600.html Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 7, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Thanksgiving Day
Facts and statistics about turkeys, cranberries, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, holiday shopping, places named Plymouth, and more. Includes quotes and audio clips, and a brief history of the holiday. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012692.html Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Nov 18, 2008 A Vegan Halloween Party
This site features several recipes for vegan Halloween-themed dishes, including drinks, appetizers, and snacks. Among the treats are Black Widow Pie, Witch's Eyeballs, and Graveyard Ghoulash. From Vegetarians in Paradise, a Los Angeles vegetarian society. http://www.vegparadise.com/cookingwith.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Vegetable Research & Information Center
Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section "History, Humor, Science Proj." Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 27, 2005 |
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