Way back in May, we had a ‘lil sprout of an idea — wouldn’t it be cool to grow a field of pumpkins?

We bought a whole bunch of pumpkin seeds, all sorts of varieties . . . and then it rained for 3 weeks. It was mid-June before the seeds made it into the ground.  We planted an acre, we fought with the sprinkler system, and we hoped.  

That little sprout of an idea grew into a muddy mess of seedlings. The seedlings grew into tendrils, vines, and bright orange blossoms. In August, we had a field of platter-sized leaves . . . with the occasional hint of color and shadow that something might be growing below.  

We don’t totally believe it ourselves, but our one-acre field might have as many as 5,000 pumpkins!  Which forced us into an entirely new brainstorm: 

What do we do with 5,000 pumpkins????

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CYO Open House – Friday, October 13, 4- 7pm 

Please swing by and grab a pumpkin or two!  Suggested donation: $5/pumpkin.  

Expect some photo opportunities for your fall-themed family photo, a CYO-style hayride, and property tours upon request (Bring your own pumpkin-spice latte).

Please invite your fall-lovin’ friends, and don’t leave until you have the all the particulars of CYO’s pumpkin-carving contest! 

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