Comments on: The Great Pumpkin Mystery

By: Pumpkins | Texas Homesteader

Pumpkins | Texas Homesteader — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:39:41 +0000

[...] like pumpkin seeds. They were labeled as such too, but they did not grow pumpkins. In the Great Pumpkin Mystery, I discuss my shock and bewilderment when winter squash grows instead. To be exact, green striped [...]

By: Preparing for a Fall Garden | Texas Homesteader

Preparing for a Fall Garden | Texas Homesteader — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:51:44 +0000

[...] gone to a local feed store, but last spring I did not get what I purchased as seen in my article, “The Great Pumpkin Mystery.” I will shop before making my rows because you never know what is going to be available. You might [...]

By: Lara DeHaven

Lara DeHaven — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:53:18 +0000

I do not belong to a support group. I am usually the oddball in my various social circles, which is why I really enjoy sharing on this blog. I also submit some of my articles to The Homesteading Carnival. To read the latest carnival, click here.

By: kathryn duecker

kathryn duecker — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:49:02 +0000

yes these are squash, The best place to find out is seed savers. They keep a picture dictionary of every squash they come across and will respond. I love your website. I am new at homesteading and sure would like to find a local group that keeps in contact, but have yet to find a network of homesteaders that are in the greater Houston area.Kathi

By: Lara DeHaven

Lara DeHaven — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:18:22 +0000

Karen, I plant cabbage, broccoli, swiss chard, spinach, sugar snap peas, and carrots. This year I am also planting kale as well as looking into some other options.

By: Karen Morris

Karen Morris — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:00:44 +0000

What do you plant in your fall garden, Lara?