Originally Posted by mommaB

Went today!! It was so beautiful out. My son and I took his daughter and even my ex!! 6 pumpkins later... :lol: :lol:

The crop looked very nice this year, but seemed to have pricklier stems than in the past. :cry: OUCH

TIPS: Take a very sharp folding knife or hand pruners if you are actually going to the field..our patch does not provide them and breaking them off often leaves the 'handle' too short..BTW..don't carry your pumpkins by the 'handle'..support them from underneath!!

Find a flat, level place to see how they're going to sit on your porch or stoop..they might not actually sit too well on level surfaces (the voice of experience speaks!!)

The most important tip === take your time, enjoy your trip and HAVE FUN!!