Squashes for Every Season
Summer squashes – zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan and crookneck – all have thin, edible skins, but they actually grow in South Florida in fall, winter and spring. Winter squashes have hard rinds and...
South Florida Pumpkin Patches
Fall means pumpkins! Go local and pick up a Seminole pumpkin at the farmers market. Or check out these family-friendly fall events. Check websites for specifics.
MIAMI-DADE
Coral Gables
Pittman Park
Sat., Oct. 16, 2-6pm
Cutler Bay
Pumpkin Patch Florida
Oct. 15-31
Kendall
Pumpkin Patch Florida
Oct. 15-31
Tinez Farms
Weekends through Nov. 7
Miami Beach
Pumpkin Patch at St. John’s on the Lake
Oct. 16
Normandy Fountain
Oct. 17
Miami Lakes
United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Now through Oct. 31
Miami Springs
Poinciana United Methodist Church
Oct. 14-30
Redland
The Little Farm Miami Fall Festival
Weekends through Oct. 31
Harvest Festival at The Berry Farm
Through Nov. 20
Pinto’s Farm
Now through Oct. 31
Robert Is Here
Ongoing
Richmond Heights
Purple Pumpkin Patch
Now through Oct. 31
South Miami
South Miami Lutheran Church
Oct. 17, 22-24, 29-31
FLORIDA KEYS
Key West
Marc Plant Store
Now 9am-7pm
BROWARD
Coral Springs
Broward Health Coral Springs Drive-through Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 16
Davie
Family Farms
Now through Oct. 31
Flamingo Road Nursery Fall Festival
Now through Nov. 7
Marando Farms and Ranch
Open now (closed Wednesdays)
Fort Lauderdale
Pumpkin Patch Drive-Through at Broward Health Medical, Fort Lauderdale
Oct. 16
Pumpkins and Palm Trees, Las Olas Oceanside Park
Oct. 23
Plantation
Plantation Halloween and Safety Festival. Volunteer Park
Oct. 16
Squashes for Every Season
Summer squashes – zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan and crookneck – all have thin, edible skins, but they actually grow...
Chef Drew’s Pumpkin Bread
Seminole pumpkin, calabaza and butternut squash puree can all be used for this moist, spicy, easy-to-make quick...
Attack of the Seminole Pumpkins
Chief Chekika traced his steps back along his original path through the Everglades muck. This had been a bold,...
Seminole Pumpkin Bread
Seminole pumpkins, which grow throughout South Florida, taste like a sweeter version of butternut squash. Use them...
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