Harvest Weeks: Pumpkins & Squash

Harvest Weeks at the Farm. As the end of the gardening season approaches, learn about autumn harvest activities and preserving foods through interactive demonstrations and food tastings each week:

• Pumpkins & Squash – Oct. 4-10 and Oct. 18-24. Did you know pumpkins and squash are actually considered a fruit? Learn about the different varieties of these two fruits and how they are stored for the winter.
• Apples – Oct. 11-17.There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Find out which ones are grown locally here in Vermont. Sample several varieties and taste the differences.
• Putting Food By – Oct. 25-31. Help harvest food from our gardens.  Learn methods to preserve food to last through the winter, including canning, drying, and pickling.