Nova Scotia pumpkins are a big part of Halloween events and our harvest season. Below you’ll find lots of fun stuff to do with this famous gourd.
Over the past twenty years, Nova Scotia has gained fame as the home of giant pumpkins. Windsor’s Howard Dill was "the Pumpkin King" and has the distinction of being a four-time world champion pumpkin grower. You can still buy seeds for his "Atlantic Giant" variety and try to grow your own!
Pumpkin Carving Many families enjoy the fun of decorating for Halloween and pumpkins are a fun part of the celebration. Going to one of Nova Scotia's pumpkin U-picks and carving your own Jack-o-Lantern is something every member of the family can enjoy.
Pumpkin Recipes Not only can you carve pumpkins, you can eat them too. Pumpkins are nutritious; they have no cholesterol and are low in fat and sodium and rich in vitamins, in particular beta-carotene and vitamin A. In addition to being good for you, they taste good too. Here are a few pumpkin recipes to try.
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