Pumpkins

Prairie Gardens Pumpkin Patch, near Edmonton, Alberta at Bon Accord

Prairie Gardens Pumpkins and Halloween Festival

 

Pumpkin Patch Family Day Trip

Welcome to our Pumpkin Patch up in the great white north - Edmonton. Don’t miss the heavenly pleasure of picking out your own local grown pumpkin in our indoor heated pumpkin patches!  

Find us (map and directions) just minutes north of Edmonton at Bon Accord..

Every Thanksgiving, when the cool kiss of fall mingles with the scent of golden fallen leaves, its time to bring the entire family out to Prairie Gardens - for pumpkins.  

Haunted Pumpkin Festival

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As Prairie Gardens celebrates its 14th anniversary; the newest attraction from the Andersen family farm creates even more fun. Pumpkin Cannon, Pumpkin Painting, and Indoor Pumpkin Patches are just part of the fun!  The Great Prairie Corn Maze, 7 acres of towering corn, carved into an a-maizing Cornelot Castle, and the 6-Minute Pumpkin Maze are included as part of the festivities! 
 
 

Locally Grown Pumpkins on our Farm in the Edmonton Countryside

The pumpkins we grow and a recipe...We grow over 27 varieties of pumpkin, from minis to extra large.  Each spring we start over 7000 pumpkin seeds in our greenhouses.  In June, we transpant these baby pumpkin plants out into our seven acre field for pumpkins.  In Alberta, our nights often dip way below freezing before October. Come  September our pumpkins are gently hand harvested, keeping the precious stems intact. Rinds are cured in warm cozy indoor greenhouse ‘pumpkin patches’, amongst corn stalks, and atop straw bales. 

The “great pumpkin-picking expedition,” will become a much-loved autumn tradition, especially for daughters and sons who can’t wait to spend time with their cousins and grandparents in the country. Reserve a Campfire Site to roast marshmallows and sip hot chocolate, have a slice of pumpkin pie from the pumpkin pie café. Click here for Pumpkin Pie Recipe. 

Don’t forget your camera! Enter to win a Prairie Gardens Seasons Family Pass in the Lil’ Pumpkins Photo Contest

 

We Grow Heirloom Pumpkins, Minatures, and Jack O'Lanterns of all Colors!

Pie Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Pumpkins Aren't Just for Halloween!

Pumpkins aren’t just just about Halloween anymore! They also are healthy to eat.  Pumpkins are similar to carrots, and are loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene, potassium and fiber. With only 49 calories per cup (cooked), this tasty squash is a great fit for a healthy diet. Fresh pumpkins can be peeled, seeded and diced, then used just as you would other winter squashes, such as butternut and acorn. Just be sure to use blue or pie pumpkins - they're the best! Jack O'Lantern pumpkins are usually watery and have a stringy texture.

Sugar pumpkins can be cooked and pureed for a mashed-type side or processed further to become the base of a velvety, low-fat soup. Pumpkin also can be roasted, which will bring out its natural sweetness and enhance its deep, earthy flavors.This recipe for pasta with roasted pumpkin and plum tomatoes uses this technique to boost the flavors of all the vegetables. The addition of fresh or dried rosemary or oregano infuses the hearty dish with the familiar flavors of fall.

When selecting cooking pumpkins, look for those that still have a full, long stem attached to the top, which usually indicates the flesh will be fresh and store well.

PASTA WITH ROASTED PUMPKIN AND ROMA TOMATOES
Start to finish: 45 minutes (25 minutes active)
Servings: 4
6 cups peeled and cubed sugar pumpkin
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp chopped garlic
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
4 fresh roma tomatoes, cored and diced
1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh rosemary (1 pinch dried)
12 ounces whole-grain pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat the oven to 450 F. Position a rack in the lower third of oven.

On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the pumpkin with the onions. garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the pumpkin in an even layer and roast until the vegetables are beginning to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and herbs, then roast, stirring once, until all the vegetables are browned and tender, about 10 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the roasted vegetables and toss gently to combine.

Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 483 calories; 111 calories from fat; 12 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 83 g carbohydrate; 18 g protein; 10 g fiber; 859 mg sodium.

 

 Hours:

Weekends in October - 11:00am -5:00pm 

Weekdays - Scheduled School Tours  - 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Pumpkin Sales 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Evening Group reservations available for clubs, groups and campfire flashlight adventure for Cubs, Scouts, and church group outings of evening fun. Dress warmly for the cool fall air.

Pumpkins for Sale

Mini and Pie Pumpkins - Price Range $1 - $3  For more information - go to Pumpkins.

Jack O'Lantern Halloween Pumpkins - Price Range $3 - $20

Pumpkin Trivia

Here is a great resource for pumpkin ideas.

 

 





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