The Cucurbita family includes pumpkins, squash and gourds. Pumpkins are considered a squash but not all squash are considered pumpkins. Both are edible. Gourds are not edible but are highly decorative
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A halloween choice! Well done, Marie.
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Thanks. Fall colors are so vibrant.
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A beautiful series, Marie. The various colors and shapes of the pumplins are the elements for this theme.
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Thanks, Amy. The theme meshed so well with my visit to the local garden center.
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Hi, Marie. Lovely colors and shapes. They definitely draw me into your shots. Now you’ve got me wondering why pumpkins are considered squash, but not all squash are pumpkins!
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Thanks, Patti. It is interesting how shape and color can define the subject even when it is not the only thing in the shot.
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A fun choice for the week Marie – and so perfect for the season!
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Thanks, Tina.
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