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DID YOU KNOW? By Sue Becker, Bedford Extension Master Gardener

October 16, 2019 by Carol O

Great “Gourds” Almighty! Did you ever wonder how the custom of carving scary faces into hollowed-out pumpkins or “Jack O’ Lanterns” at Halloween came about? The term Jack O’ Lantern came from the 17th century British Isles. “Jack” was the common name … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up Tagged With: Halloween, pumpkins

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