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Garden Photo of the Day

Garden Photo of the Day


Happy Halloween!!

comments (5) October 31st, 2011 in blogs

mgervais Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor
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A few weeks ago, on my final visit of the season to Longwood Gardens, I happened to catch this awesome pumpkin/gourd/squash display, and I thought it'd be the perfect Halloween post. After all, before you know it, the seed catalogs will start arriving, and you can start planning which varieties you want to grow next spring. Enjoy!

***I took photos, with tags, of almost every singe variety in this display. If anyone's interested in seeing more, let me know and I'll post more pics later today****

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Comments (5)

arboretum writes: man, michelle, we know you also work wicked hard, but you sure do get to have some fun too, right?! thee photos are a delight!
best,
mindy
www.cottonarboretum.com/ Posted: 11:41 pm on November 1st
skevanston writes: I have seen many of these varieties but never knew their names. But even zooming in on the enlargement I had trouble making out the names of a few. :-( I am wondering if anyone knows if some of the decorative squash varieties are edible. What an educational and beautiful display. Some day I am going to make it out to see Longwood Gardens. Thanks for sharing it with us. Posted: 6:47 pm on October 31st
JanieM writes: Thank you so much for these photos. They are beautiful, and who knew there were so many different squash, pumpkins, & gourds! Posted: 8:23 am on October 31st
meander1 writes: What a stupendous display... a real feast for the eyes! Posted: 6:57 am on October 31st
tractor1 writes: Funtastic punkins! Love all those birdy houses. Posted: 6:50 am on October 31st
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