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Gourdy Good COVID style

Enjoy having your picture taken with our Gourdy Good 2020 complete with a mask as we live in a world with COVID-19 pandemic. We are thankful to be healthy to be able to grow, harvest and sell our products.  Thank you for supporting us.   Keep healthy. 

THANKSGIVING 2020

We are thankful for so much during these uncertain and unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Our 2020 growing season was good.  As a result we have lots of pumpkins, squash and gourds for sale.  We are grateful for our customers- many returning and many new- who purchase our locally grown produce.

Our Holiday Hours for this Thanksgiving Weekend are:

Saturday October 10 – 9:00am-7:00pm

Sunday October 11 – 9:00am – 6:00pm

Monday October 12 – 9:00am – 6:00pm

Keeping safe during COVID-19

This season we have made a few changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While visiting our roadside stand to purchase your fall decorating items or squash and pumpkins to eat we want everyone to stay safe.
  • Wearing a mask is encouraged.
  • Use hand sanitizer.
  • Stay home or seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
  • Practice physical distancing of 2 metres between yourself and others.
  • During busy times limit the amount of time spent browsing so everyone can enjoy a safe and fun shopping experience.

2020 Season

We are opening September 16 for our 2020 fall season.  We can’t wait to see you!

Look what’s growing

The bees are hard at work pollinating our pumpkins and squash. The results of their work are starting to grow. We hope for a good harvest. Check back for our 2020 opening day usually mid-September. 🎃🌻🍁

2019 season

We will be opening on Saturday September 14 to begin our 2019 season.  We have some new varieties of pumpkins and squash along with all of our favourites from last year.  See you soon.

Lots of pumpkins and squash

We have a large selection of pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colours for decorating, carving, and eating.  Come and find the perfect ones for you.

So many pumpkins

 

There are many delicious varieties of squash- Delicata, Sweet Dumpling, Celebration, Jester, Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut,  Spaghetti,  Grey Ghost, Hubbard,  Red October, Honeynut, Turk’s Turban.  Step out of your comfort zone and try eating a new one.  You may be surprised by how amazing it tastes!  Yummy!

Colourful and delicious squash

Opening Sept. 15th, 2018

Looking forward to the 2018 fall season. This year we have new varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds for your decorating and eating enjoyment.
Come check us out when we open for the season on Sept. 15th.

Thanksgiving

Our pumpkin field
Our pumpkin field
Thanks-O-Lantern
Thanks-O-Lantern

This Thanksgiving we are thankful for ….
– a good crop of squash and pumpkins despite a very dry summer
– customers who enjoy our squash and pumpkins
– family and friends

Naked Seed Pumpkins

Naked Seed Pumpkins are bred specifically for the seed. The seeds are green and do not have the white outer shell as seeds from other pumpkins. This makes the seeds excellent for eating. Compare the seeds in the pumpkins in the photo.

One-quarter cup of pumpkin seeds contains nearly half of the recommended daily amount of magnesium, which helps the pumping of your heart, proper bone and tooth formation, relaxation of your blood vessels (thus lowering blood pressure), and proper bowel function. The high magnesium content of pumpkin seeds may be responsible for its positive effect on diabetes.

Whole pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of fiber that promotes good digestive health.

Pumpkin seeds contain antioxidants (protect against cancer) and reduce inflammation.

In order to preserve the healthy fats present in the seeds, pumpkin seeds should be eaten raw. They also taste good roasted in an oven on a low temperature of 300F for 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally. Drizzle with olive oil and sea salt prior to roasting. You can also sprinkle them on salads or eat them in yogurt or smoothies.

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