Pumpkin Lore & Winter Proofing E:37

Every fall they appear on our doorsteps, in our pies, and apparently in just about every coffee shop in America. But how did this ancient agricultural crop become the ultimate symbol of autumn, spooky folklore, and seasonal indulgence? Today we're digging into the surprisingly fascinating history of the pumpkin. You buy a beautiful evergreen that's hardy to minus 30 degrees. You plant it, admire it, and feel pretty good about your gardening skills. Then February arrives, the sun comes out, and suddenly your expensive little tree looks like it's been left in a tanning bed for three days. Today we're talking about winter injury that starts in the fall. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.