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Article: Easy, peasy, pumpkin and pie
- Article from:
- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 11, 1995
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 1995 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Squash never fail to reach maturity. You can spray them with
acid, beat them with sticks and burn them; they love it," wrote the
American humorist S J Perelman. That kind of dogged determination
is an endearing characteristic in a plant. Secure in the knowledge
that you will have to work very hard to prevent squashes and
pumpkins from growing, you can divert your energy to the question
of choice. Which members of this staggeringly varied family would
you most like to have in the garden?
November is a busy time for pumpkins and squashes. Having
ushered in the month with ghouls and ghosts over Hallowe'en, they
then take centre stage at the great American feast of Thanksgiving.
Although they ...
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