In the garden: Time for pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns - Newton Kansan

In the garden: Time for pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns - Newton Kansan

Nothing represents Halloween like a Jack-O-Lantern! Decorating and carving the pumpkin is a great activity and also you can teach your children how to handle utensils in a safe manner. After carving you want it to last as long as possible to continue to enjoy the season. The biggest concerns in keeping pumpkins are preserving moisture loss and preventing pathogens for as long as possible. There are a few steps that we can take at home to aid in …