pumpkins

Oct 2023 14

Sunflower Farm Stand: Your Central Valley Destination for Fun-Filled, Fall Activities

2023 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Food Fun, Molly Eide Marquez

by Molly Eide Marquez

When it comes to enjoying the vibrant beauty and delightful activities of the fall season in California's Central Valley, Sunflower Farm Stand in Sanger, CA, is your go-to destination. This family-owned farm, now in its third generation of operation, has not only been a source of fresh produce but has also evolved into an autumn wonderland with an array of exciting attractions. In a recent interview with owner/operator Michael Strambi, he shared the farm's journey and highlighted the fun fall activities that await visitors this season.

Oct 2016 22

Hallowe’en: Some History & A Little Collecting

2016 Articles, Diana Bulls, Hometown History

by Diana Bulls

Halloween is the night before All Hallow’s Day or Hallowmas which occurs on November 1. Today, those of us in the modern church call this All Saints Day. This is a time we remember and celebrate the lives of the faithful men and women who have recently passed away. The feast day was established by Pope Gregory III around the 8th century. Halloween, or to be more correct, Hallowe’en is short for Hallows Eve.

Oct 2016 15

Billy Bob Hobb’s Pumpkin Grove

2016 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Mallory Moad

by Mallory Moad

It's October, Halloween is just around the corner and everywhere you go, it's all about the pumpkins. If you've really got that autumn feeling down in your bones and feel the need to celebrate those orange gourds, Farmer Billy Bob Hobb's Pumpkin Grove is the place for you (and your kids, too). Since 2010, the Pumpkin Grove has provided a family-friendly alternative to the scary, night time haunted-house attractions that are all the rage with teenagers and adults but are too intense for children.

Oct 2013 26

Great Food Search-Pumpkins!

2013 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance Mc Arthur

Those orangey globes of goodness are rolling your way, and they come in many forms (KRL had pumpkin latte recipes, already). Not that I have anything against jack-o-lanterns! I love an opportunity to stab something with a carving knife and not run the risk of jail time, but I want a pumpkin I can eat and so began the Great Pumpkin Food Search. This Food Quest sent me to fast-food emporiums, family restaurants, warehouse stores, and–oddly enough–college.

Oct 2013 12

How I Met My Dinner: October Means Pumpkins!

2013 Articles, Alicia Lieu, How I Met My Dinner

by Alicia Lieu

Pumpkin has become synonymous with October. Besides being a term of endearment, pumpkin can morph into a pastry or a pie, sweet or savory entrees, a drink or a dessert. It seems like any eating establishment that wants to stay up to date is offering a pumpkin treat of some sort. Even my local Vietnamese sandwich shop is offering a seasonal Pumpkin Spice café au lait!

Oct 2013 5

The Pumpkin Patch At Hillcrest Tree Farm

2013 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Halloween season is finally upon us and there are a lot of great things to enjoy during this month, whether you are a fan of the scary side of Halloween and head out to Hobb's Grove, or like less scary options like attending Zoo Boo (watch for an article on this coming soon), fun Halloween crafts at the library, or perhaps heading out to Hillcrest Tree Farm & Railroad to get a pumpkin and enjoy the fun family things they have going on there this time of year. This week we are chatting with one of the owners of Hillcrest, Melissa Bautista, about their Pumpkin Patch.