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By Yujin Hwang, Natural Cooking Researcher
Photo courtesy of Melanie Family
As the refreshing autumn breeze carries the scent of the season, pumpkins ripen across the United States in October. Predominantly orange, these pumpkins exude a unique hue. Let's take a journey to the pumpkin fields that beautifully color the green fields of October.
This article covers the 2019 Pumpkin Patch.
An Unexpected Contribution from a Neighbor
Neighbor Melanie and her family visited the pumpkin patch today and sent me photos via iPhone. Unfortunately, I couldn't join the pumpkin field tour this year, but with Melanie's permission, I am sharing their family photo taken amidst the pumpkins. The happiness in the orange glow of the pumpkins is palpable!
Photo: Melanie Family in the Pumpkin Patch
Families gather to participate in farm-hosted tours, buying pumpkins for Halloween decorations while enjoying the ripening autumn. The term “Pumpkin Patch” seems to have been used colloquially by Americans for a long time to describe these events, which Wikipedia defines as “festivals created by pumpkin agriculture during the Halloween and fall seasons.” Participants pull wagons through expansive pumpkin fields, collecting various pumpkins and exploring the sights.
Throughout October, "pumpkin patch" events are held nationwide. Search for a local event, and enjoy the delightful scent of pumpkins for a joyful Halloween and an autumn-filled October.
Be sure to check for availability, as some pumpkin patches might be closed due to the pandemic.
Yujin Hwang
Yujin Hwang, a Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC, USA), is a culinary specialist at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Author of "Organic Kitchen" and "No Sugar Yes Fruit Enzyme," she has been featured on Korean portal sites over 500 times and contributes annually to major magazines and newspapers. Her unique recipes are frequently showcased on TV. Yujin lives in Seattle, dedicating her time to gardening and cooking recipes. Visit thepatioyujin.com.
