pumpkins: News and Views of Clark County - Love the SuperFreak, warts and all.
- 10/18/15 12:34 AM
Wart-covered pumpkins and gourds covered in warts are popping up in Clark County, WA this fall. Many of our area pumpkin patches and farmers stands have a fun alternative this year. Pumpkins that appear to have a disfiguring disease. Turns out, it's not a problem, but a thoughtful process of genetics. Apparently, it takes at least 10 generations of cross-breeding to produce a gourd that's got enough warts to be sold under the "SuperFreak" label. These pumpkins have actually been around since 2010, but this marks the first year for one on our porch. The SuperFreak is a separate strain of so-called knucklehead pumpkins. They are … (18 comments)
pumpkins: The Color of Pumpkins
- 10/23/13 01:49 AM
The Color of Pumpkins When we think of pumpkins. we normally envision a vibrant orange gourd. And, many of us think they do make some of the best jack-o'-lanterns. However, pumpkins come in a rainbow of fun colors - red, pink, white, tan, green and blue - and various shades in between. Pumpkins reproduce in a way that creates interesting shapes and colors. Pumpkins and other squash have both female and male blossoms on the same vine. Therefore, cross-pollination is very likely between the different types of plants, resulting in hybrids. Color Me a Healthy Pumpkin Pumpkins are quite … (36 comments)
pumpkins: Stingy Jack - The History of the Jack o' Lantern
- 10/15/13 02:00 AM
Stingy Jack - The History of the Jack o’ Lantern. Pumpkin Carving is a popular part of our Halloween and Harvest Celebrations. We’ve been making jack-o-lanterns out of pumpkins for centuries. In fact, the tradition hails from an old Irish myth about a character named Stingy Jack. Stingy Jack was a miserable soul who loved to trick people. One night, he manged to trick the devil and stayed one step ahead of him until his death. Once he died, he was denied access into heaven - and hell. He was doomed to wander forever in the dark Netherworld. After being denied access, … (22 comments)
pumpkins: Peter or Polly Pumpkin Eater - October 31st Washougal WA
- 11/01/12 08:03 AM
Peter or Polly Pumpkin Eater - October 31st Washougal WA While on a house tour in Washougal, WA on Halloween, we saw these four trick or treaters arriving early for the goodies.Three of them were content with the usual favorite, but one in particular seemed much more interested in the decorations.It’s doubtful all four jack-o-lanterns were shining brightly last night. Very little seemed to deter this Peter, or Polly Pumpkin Eater.Thanks for watching - you can always find me at exploringclarkcounty.com
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pumpkins: JD's Pumpkin Patch - When life gives you turkeys, sell those!
- 10/12/12 02:39 AM
JD’s Pumpkin Patch - When life gives you turkeys, sell those! We know the importance of being flexible and having a backup plan. This point is underscored quite well in a recent story about a family farm in Yacolt, Washington. JD’s Famous Pumpkin Patch doesn’t have any pumpkins to sell this month. Despite being called JD’s Famous Pumpkin Patch for quite some time, the Schwindt family didn’t even have a pumpkin patch until last year. However, since it was such a big success, they planned to have an even larger pumpkin patch this year. Life though, doesn’t always unfold according to … (23 comments)
pumpkins: Once Upon a Fairytale Pumpkin
- 10/31/11 03:43 AM
Once Upon a Fairytale Pumpkin- Once upon a time in Camas, a lover of autumn, and all of its magic, stumbled upon a bin filled with beautiful and mysterious looking pumpkins. These pumpkins ranged in color from dark green to a gorgeous deep mahogany. They conjured up images of a fanciful gourd straight from the pages of a fairy tale. Squat in shape and deeply ribbed, they appealed to the possibilities of imagination. Is this the kind of pumpkin that carried Cinderella to the ball? Fairytale pumpkins are an old heirloom variety native to France. It’s French name is “Musque … (21 comments)
pumpkins: Washougal, Washington - In Search of a Great (Pumpkin) House
- 10/20/11 03:44 AM
Are you searching for a Great Pumpkin House in Washougal, Washington? Good news, the housing market is prime for the picking. You can find your dream pumpkin house at such a great value that it's almost spooky. Don't delay, because the best pumpkins houses are always the first to go! Don't miss out on your chance to get the top pick of the patch. Prices have softened since September of 2010, but the market statistics look surprisingly familiar. In fact, there were 244 active listings, 63 pending listings, and 28 solds last year in September. There's not much of a … (29 comments)
pumpkins: When Pumpkins Fly
- 10/16/11 03:18 AM
When pumpkins fly in Vancouver - they're aiming for 1000 meters. Two local men have created the ultimate flying machine for orange gourds, and so far they've sent one 25,525 feet. Their ultimate goal is to propel one another 756 feet. Joe Barbera and Russ Villhouer have been firing pumpkins for quite some time, but this fall, the duo has upgraded their firing technology. Theirpumpkin cannon now sports a 38 foot barrel made from steel heating duct and is braced with a sturdy metal frame. The pair says the propulsion magic really happens when you add an 8 pound … (49 comments)
If you're looking for great pumpkins, it's time to get busy Bi-Zi Farms in Clark County. The Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch is loaded with orange gourds of all shapes and sizes. However, weekends offer you the most fun down on the farm.
Bi-Zi Farms features live Blue Grass music every afternoon on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of October. An $8 entry fee gives you access to the 7-acre corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo and many more family oriented activities.
Debb Janes and Bernie Stea have been a real estate team for over a decade in Clark County, WA, where they specialize in ViewHomes™, family estates, multi-generational living, and homes with large lots or acreage.
Wart-covered pumpkins and gourds covered in warts are popping up in Clark County, WA this fall. 
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