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October: A Month of Pumpkins; Day 24, The Pumpkins on a Quilt

 

The Pumpkins on a Quilt

The Pumpkins on a Quilt

More ladder back chairs and a great pumpkin display! Look what you can do with an old worn out quilt! If there are holes in the quilt just cover them with the display!

JNW’S Halloween Challenge: Gate

 

Kissing Gate

Kissing Gate

This is my favorite type of gate, a kissing gate. But, it actually has nothing to do with kissing!  The name is suggested because it “kisses” (touches) the enclosure on either side, rather than needing to be securely latched. It does not allow animals to pass through, because as you enter the gate you must swing it back in order to pass to the other side of the gate. You see these gates in old church yards.

Have a spooktacular time with JNW’s Halloween Challenge! Enjoy!

October: A Month of Pumpkins; Day 23, The Fairytale Pumpkin

Fairytale Pumpkin

Fairytale Pumpkin

This is an old time pumpkin from France. It is deeply ribbed and has a very smooth hard surface. It is dark green in color when immature, and as it cures it turns a gorgeous deep mohagony. It is fine grained and well suited for pies. It’s true name is: Musque De Provence

October: A Month of Pumpkins; Day 22, The Pumpkin Chair

Easy Peasy Pumpkin Porch

Easy Peasy Pumpkin Porch

I Love red antique chairs!  I use red ladder-back chairs for Fall and old red rockers for Christmas! So versatile! These Pumpkins are Luminas and Baby Bear!

JNW’S Halloween Challenge: Decorations

Window Boxes, Quebec City, Canada

Window Boxes, Quebec City, Canada

The place to see absolutely the BEST Fall decorations is Quebec City, Canada! The shops, hotels, and local parks, go all out in decorating with the best of autumn arrangements and themes. Their Thanksgiving is early in the month of October so they are ready to bring on the cheer!

Have a spooktacular time with JNW’s Halloween Challenge! Enjoy!

October: A Month of Pumpkins; Day 21, The Jack-be-Little Pumpkin

 

Jack-be-Little Pumpkins

Jack-be-Little Pumpkins

Jack-be-Little Pumpkins are tiny and fit in the palm of your hand. When kept out of the sun they will last for months and are great for display in fall arrangements. They are also edible and have a nice flavor!

 

JNW’S Halloween Challenge: Cauldron

 Are these Magical Cauldrons?

Are these Magical Cauldrons?

According to Welsh legend, magical cauldrons were used in times of war. Dead warriors could be placed in the cauldron and then were returned to life, except they then lost their speech and were suspected to have also lost their souls. These soldiers could go back into battle until they were killed again!

Have a spooktacular time with JNW’s Halloween Challenge! Enjoy!

 

Thursday Doors: More To See at Windsor Castle

 

Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

The Grand Entrance to Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

The Grand Entrance to Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

We’re still at Windsor, so here are more doors!

This is about as close as you can get to the castle! Even the Queen has gardening chores! It would be a bit of a challenge to get in here! It’s quite a walk up the Queen’s driveway too! You are not going to make a fast get away!

The Queen's Driveway, Windsor Castle, UK

The Queen’s Driveway, Windsor Castle, UK

Another Door at Windsor Castle, Windsor UK

Another Door at Windsor Castle, Windsor UK

Always lots of police around!

Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

In this picture you get an idea how big the doors actually are!

The Guards at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

The Guards at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

The Learning Center at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

The Learning Center at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

I wonder what you learn here? Maybe how to open those giant doors!

The #1 Door at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

The #1 Door at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

I wonder who number one is? I am sure this is not the Queen’s entrance! Maybe the #1 Housekeeper! Or maybe the #1 Guard!

The Queens Gets Her Own Lamps Too, Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

The Queen Gets Her Own Lamps Too, Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK

There is Windsor Castle and Windsor City! Let’s take a look over there!

Windsor City, UK

Windsor City, UK

I hope that plug in the street can be lowered so the cars can get out or it is a long way to back up!

Windsor City, UK

Windsor City, UK

The Sanctuary, Windsor, UK

The Sanctuary, Windsor, UK

There are the small cobbled streets and the big thoroughfare! And a PINK door!

Windsor City, UK

Windsor City, UK

I hope you enjoyed our final walk around Windsor! See you next week!

This is just one of many photos in the Thursday Door Collection featured by Norm2.0!   Won’t you join in or take a peak at all the doors?

 

October: A Month of Pumpkins; Day 20, The Jarrahdale and Lumina Pumpkin

 

The Jarrahdale and Lumina Pumpkin

The Jarrahdale and Lumina Pumpkin

Jarrahdale is a native pumpkin of Australia whose strain has been preserved by amateur seed savers. Even so it is difficult to find. The golden-yellow flesh is medium sweet, string-less and is a very good quality for baking. It is desired for fall decorating due to it’s unusual slate-green color, deep ribs and drum shape. The skin is quite hard, so use caution when cutting this one open.

Lumina pumpkins are a ghostly white on the exterior, but have an orange interior flesh, which makes for a fun spooky effect when they are carved and a candle is placed inside. Don’t stop there though! They have a delicious flavor and are excellent baked into a pie. When you bring one home display them out of the full sun so they will last longer and keep their white color.

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