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Can I Dig It? - Food Growing for Busy People · Nov 6, 2025 · 52 min

Pumpkins & Squash - Not Just for Halloween

News flash: not all pumpkins are bland and useful only for carving! We discuss what we might be missing, and how to get the most from the bland ones too. Plus, Zoe sneaks in questions about tired rhubarb crowns, and seeks validation for her lazy approach to weeding. Check out the Can I Dig It Podcast's Patreon page! Can I Dig It? is made by: Pippa Chapman, @pippachapman_thoseplantpeople on Instagram, and Pippa Chapman Permaculture on YouTube. Zoe Edwards, @sozoblog and @checkyourthread on Instagram, and visit the Check Your Thread website and find the podcast in your favourite app. Pippa’s new book, ‘Permaculture Planting Designs’ is available for PRE-ORDER!!!! Varieties of seeds/plants mentioned: ‘Jack O Lantern’ for actual carving Lady Godiva for naked/hulless seeds from Garden Organic Kakai for naked/hulless seeds from Vital Seeds Hablitzia / caucasian spinach seeds from Incredible Vegetables, a tastier alternative to Good King Henry Check out the garden consultation episode (#112) of Zoe’s other podcast, Check Your Thread, with Pippa when they first got to know each other.

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News flash: not all pumpkins are bland and useful only for carving! We discuss what we might be missing, and how to get the most from the bland ones too. Plus, Zoe sneaks in questions about tired rhubarb crowns, and seeks validation for her lazy approach to weeding.
Check out the Can I Dig It Podcast's Patreon page!
Can I Dig It? is made by: 

Pippa’s new book, ‘Permaculture Planting Designs’ is available for PRE-ORDER!!!! 
Varieties of seeds/plants mentioned:

Check out the garden consultation episode (#112) of Zoe’s other podcast, Check Your Thread, with Pippa when they first got to know each other.

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