Maple Leaf Pumpkins — Attraction in Seattle

WOW! Really, that is all I can say! I stumbled across this gentle giant during an evening stroll through my neighborhood (quarantine am I right?). My eye immediately caught this gargantuan gourd protruding across the street on the sidewalk - you can't miss the 700lber. A young(er) gentleman was manicuring the surrounding foliage when I spotted this local landmark. I cautiously approached the farmer (at least 6 feet apart) and asked him if he was the farmer of the winter squash. Lucky enough it was the proud owner! He shared the origin of the pumpkin (a local seed - genus of herbaceous vines), growth strategy and passion for sidewalk farming. Overall, an amazing neighborhood experience with even...

Thank you to the neighbors who created this uplifting treasure in the middle of a hard pandemic. When my six year old and I stumbled across this HUGE pumpkin on our walk, it became a smile-bringing sensation to our family. We now "visit" it all the time. We hope the owners can know the joy it brings during tough times. I might have expected once-in-a-blue-moon to see a pumpkin that big in the country, but pulling that off in the city is quite something. I hope this can be a yearly...

This pumpkins patch was quite the experience! It is a hidden gem right off the freeway. It was the perfect spot to take some quick family pictures and avoid all the mud and long drive. I hope this place becomes the new tradition...