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Heirloom Squash, Gourds, and Pumpkins

Apr 12th, 2012 | By
Heirloom Squash, Gourds, and Pumpkins

Heirloom varieties of vegetables, fruits, and even flowers are more popular than ever these days as gardeners learn to love the unique colors, flavors, and shapes of these older varieties. If you have minimal experience with heirlooms, you have surely at least seen a variety of tomatoes. Of all the heirlooms, tomatoes have really taken off in grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and backyard gardens. It’s time to delve deeper into the world of antique foods and discover the fun types of squash, pumpkins, and gourds that you can grow. While gourds are mostly for decoration
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