How to pick the perfect pumpkin
— October 4, 2020When you think of Halloween, you may think trick-or-treating and fall, but you likely also think pumpkins. Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing state in the U.S., said Ron Wolford,…
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Is pumpkin spice good for you?
— October 7, 2019Fall – er – pumpkin spice season is upon us. And, for better or for worse, it seems you can’t go anywhere without being bombarded with endless options of nutmeg and cinnamon-flavored…
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After you’ve carved the pumpkin, save those seeds
— October 26, 2018As you carve frightening or charming faces in your jack-o-lanterns this Halloween, be sure to keep the seeds for a nutritious snack. Jenna Smith, University of Illinois Extension registered…
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Blackberry Farm hosting Pumpkin Weekends
— October 6, 2017Blackberry Farm is hosting Pumpkin Weekends throughout October. Each weekend – and Columbus Day (Oct. 9) – the park will be decorated in the spirit of pumpkin season. A picnic area…
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People have a barrel of fun at Long Grove Oktoberfest
— October 7, 2019Mild autumn weather launched Oktoberfest in Long Grove on Oct. 5 at Buffalo Creek Brewing on its third anniversary of being in business. Owner/Brewmaster Mike Marr of Vernon Hills and…
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From pumpkins to mums – how to pick fall favorites and help them last
— October 27, 2017As trees begin to change their colors, many homeowners swap out their porch plants and decorations to reflect the season. The right choices now can mean lasting autumn color that could…
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Contestants let it fly at annual Morton Punkin Chuckin event
— October 16, 2016Pumpkins. In Morton, they are venerated, celebrated, decorated and, ultimately, obliterated. On Oct. 15-16, Morton held it’s 20th Annual Punkin Chuckin’ event, an affair…
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