A week ago we drove over to Morrison Pumpkin Farm just south of Collingwood. It was a perfect day, bright and sunny and remarkably warm for October! There were both lots of pumpkins and a corn maze. And it was easy to get around in my wheelchair, if a little uncomfortable at times.
There were plenty of the classic big orange pumpkins, perfect for Hallowe'en, all spread out on wagons waiting for customers. Of course one of these came home with us.
I was interested to discover that Morrison Pumpkin Farm has a conservation easement on it, registered with the Ontario Farmland trust. This is an organization that I started while still at the University of Guelph. It has been promoting easements as a vehicle for preserving farmland ever since. With Collingwood looming almost within sight up the road, it seemed very appropriate here.
Can't help wondering what Mrs' FG is going to do with all those pumpkins?? Beautiful pictures. C
ReplyDeleteLots of great looking pumpkins. We have a corn maze near us. Thanks for the reminder, we plan on going there.
ReplyDeleteThose pumpkins do look good ... great photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
For some reason, to me only the classic orange is a pumpkin. There's an Amish farm not too far from us where they raise lots of pumpkins, many ow which it would take several very strong people to lift; I have no idea who would buy one of those.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty pumpkins...even the warty ones! Isn't it nice to see something you helped to start keep on going...good for you!
ReplyDeleteConservation of farmland is so important. You did well! You got great shots of pumpkin heaven!
ReplyDeleteGreat pumpkin photos and I think that is great that you were able to start that easement plan years ago. More fine people like yourself are needed more than ever now.
ReplyDeleteHow colourful and interesting and good for you about the easement.
ReplyDeleteIncredible pumpkins! Interesting connection too.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the different varieties of Pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteI wish that there was more of that easement in our area. We are seeing too much farmland being developed for housing. England has a Law that forces you to use what already exists, rather than starting fresh.
Stay Safe and Enjoy the wonders of Autumn.
It's about time.
Wow, so many different pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteI love those goofy pumpkins with growths on them. But I also love all pumpkins of all colors and varieties ... and taste. They each seem to have their own flavor when cooked. Great photos, FG.
ReplyDeleteThat is a LOT (in more ways than one!) of pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteIf Mrs. F.G. is making a face with the big one, I saw that funny shaped aluminum cookie cutters work great! I'm sure you will show us where they end up. Happy Thanksgiving!
Beautiful pumpkins! I like the traditional ones best but the others are interesting. A friend raises about 10 acres of pumpkins every year, all kinds of different ones.
ReplyDeleteThere is something uplifting about all that orange!
ReplyDeletePumpkins grow so well up there. I can buy some at half price now as the freezing weather threatens and ruins them out there in the boxes outside the store entrance.
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