Botanical Latin: Cucurbita
Karen Cucurbita (ku KUR bi ta) from the Latin cucurbita meaning gourd. This Latin word is used as the genus name for summer and winter squash, pumpkins and some gourds. Cucurbitae…
The Food of the First Thanksgiving
What would Thanksgiving be without turkey and pumpkin pie? Most Americans will eat turkey at their annual feast and many will also enjoy pumpkin pie. In addition, most Thanksgiving dinners…
Pollination of Cucumbers, Squash, and Melons
As you plant cucumbers, squash, and melons you may think about the possibility of these plants cross pollinating and producing fruits with off flavors or some bizarre new fruit you…
How to Make a Flower Arrangement in a Pumpkin for Halloween or Thanksgiving
Halloween means pumpkins and pumpkins suggest a flower arrangement to me. Whether my Halloween pumpkin has been carved, painted, or used unadorned, making an arrangement in the pumpkin is another…
How to Buy Pumpkins for Halloween and Thanksgiving
A visit to the local farmers’ market or local pumpkin patch in the fall reveals a big selection of pumpkins for sale. The selection is also varied so whether you…