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October 6, 2011
October 6, 2011
Southbury
News & Events
News & Events
- Connecticut Halloween Events 2012
- Hay Rides in Connecticut for Halloween 2012
- Corn Mazes in Connecticut 2012
- Halloween Performance and Shows in CT 2012
- Connecticut Cemetary & Ghost Tours Halloween 2012
- Connecticut Halloween Trick or Treating 2012
- Connecticut Halloween Haunts and Scares 2012
- Free Halloween Crafts n Connecticut 2012
- Fun Halloween Events for Kids in Connecticut 2012
- Pumpkin Patch Train Rides for Halloween 2012 in CT
- Fairfield County Halloween Events 2012 10/5-10/7
- Fairfield County Halloween Events 2012 10/12-10/14
- Fairfield County Halloween Events 2012 10/19-10/21
- Fairfield County Halloween Events 2012 10/26-10/27
- Litchfield County Halloween Events 2012 10/5-10/21
- Litchfield County Halloween Events 2012 10/26-28
- Pumpkin Pickin' Time
- Pumpkin Carving Tips
- Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow
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How to Pick a Great Pumpkin!
The very best place to purchase a pumpkin is at a pick-your-own pumpkin patch! Here are a few of Macaroni Kid tried and true ways to assure that the pumpkin is fresh for the season!
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- A fresh-off-the-vine, pick-your-own pumpkin farm the best bet. Another good place is a farm stand, as at least the pumpkins were picked nearby and did not have to endure the jostling that might occur during shipment to supermarkets.
- Look at the pumpkin from all sides before picking it. Make sure that the entire pumpkin is colored bright orange and that there are no bruises, soft spots, or signs of mold.
- Try to sit the pumpkin upright while it is still on the vine to make sure that it will sit level once you've brought it home.
- Make sure that the stem stays attached to the pumpkin. A good choice should have dried, somewhat brittle stems that make them easy to pluck from the vine.
- Always carry your pumpkin by the bottom so as not to risk damage to the stem.
- Store in a cool, dry place prior to carving/displaying them.
- If the pumpkin is a heavy one, be sure to lift with your legs, not with your back.
- Frost is a enemy number 1, so bring them indoors in freezing temps.
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