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Memories Of Canada: Howells Pumpkin Patch, Fonthill

Fonthill Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch At Fonthill

On a recent post, I talked about how I sometimes missed Canada especially this time of year. Fall was always my favourite and we did many fun activities during Fall. It was when the weather was perfect for me since I don’t like very hot weather. And the area we lived in was gorgeous this time of year with all the colours changing. One of the fondest memories I have of Fall in Canada is when we visited a pumpkin patch at Fonthill Ontario.

We went there for the fun Fall activities they offered at Howells as well as the pumpkins and sunflower field. Some of you may not know this but pumpkins aren’t as popular in Kenya as they are in Canada. I don’t think we have that much of a variety either. And I haven’t seen the really big ones in stores much or anywhere really. So I loved seeing pumpkins in Canada and since this farm had so many types of pumpkins it made me want to go there even more.

We had an amazing time and as you can see from the images, we saw so many different types of pumpkins. I was actually tired that day but I’m glad my sister dragged me there. If you’re ever in Ontario, do check this place out.

Howells Pumpkin Patch, Fonthill

Howells Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch Fonthill

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89 responses to “Memories Of Canada: Howells Pumpkin Patch, Fonthill”

  1. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Places where Halloween is not celebrated, they don’t have much use for pumpkins other than cooking it. 😄

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, very true. It’s like that here too, we only cook them 🎃

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        We call it halva kadu here.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          They call it kadu in India too but in Kenya we call chayote’s kadu and pumpkins are just pumpkins.

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          1. Sadje Avatar
            Sadje

            I guess since it’s sweeter in taste, people do make halva/ halwa out of them.

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              Yeah, I think pumpkin is very sweet. Never tried it as halva but I think it would probably taste delicious.

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              1. Sadje Avatar
                Sadje

                It’s quite good and served as a dessert in some winter weddings.

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                1. Pooja G Avatar
                  Pooja G

                  I see, I may have to try it some time.

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                  1. Sadje Avatar
                    Sadje

                    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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  2. peterjoe Avatar
    peterjoe

    “Memories comprise innovative recalling of Memories.”_-Van Prince

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Well said.

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      1. peterjoe Avatar
        peterjoe

        Thanks a lot and I resprct you highly!

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          My pleasure and thank you!

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          1. peterjoe Avatar
            peterjoe

            Always

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  3. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    I don’t like pumpkin on its own, but I like it when it’s a pumpkin pie or flavoring a muffin or something, like icecream. I like pumpkin icream 🙂

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I really like pumpkin, sometimes I just eat it boiled. I’ve never had pumpkin pie but I’m sure I would like it. Never had pumpkin ice cream either, it sounds really good though.

      Reply
  4. J M Negi Avatar
    J M Negi

    Moments one liked are worth a remembrance, thanks for sharing.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I agree and thank you so much.

      Reply
  5. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I have not been there, but I went to the Smoky Lake pumpkin festival quite a few years ago. They had pumpkins weigh in at close to 2000 pounds.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Wow, those are huge. Pumpkins get so big, I had no idea until I lived in Canada. We only get small ones in Kenya.

      Reply
  6. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Ahhh
    So many pumpkins of different shape and sizes

    I’m fascinated

    Also, loved that you are sharing some things from past. It’s always fun

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    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      And you look tall!!

      How tall are you? ☺️

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      1. Pooja G Avatar
        Pooja G

        Thanks, I’m just average though it’s just the angle lol. I’m 5’2.

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        1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
          DEVANG UPADHYAYA

          5’2″ is tall 🙂

          Didn’t know that
          I think it’s very common height in women 🤔

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          1. Pooja G Avatar
            Pooja G

            I think 5’2 is average height for Indian women I think 🤔

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            1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
              DEVANG UPADHYAYA

              Yeah!
              5’2″
              Not taller than 5’4″
              Very common

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              1. Pooja G Avatar
                Pooja G

                Yeah, I think it’s a very average height.

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                1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
                  DEVANG UPADHYAYA

                  You and average in same sentence doesn’t match 🤷🏻‍♂️

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                  1. Pooja G Avatar
                    Pooja G

                    I’m painfully average, trust me 🥲

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                    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
                      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

                      Nah nah 😛

    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and yeah they had so many types of pumpkins it was really cool.

      Reply
  7. Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle Avatar
    Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle

    Beautiful! We eat a lot of pumpkin in Jamaica but I think we only grow one variety. I plan to visit Toronto next year but in early spring. Do you think visiting a pumpkin patch then would make sense?

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    1. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
      Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

      The plants would only be very small at that time of year, or the seed would be newly planted, so probably only fields. Pumpkins are perishable, so the previous year’s harvest wouldn’t be hanging around.

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      1. Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle Avatar
        Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle

        Thank you! I’ll skip the fields then. Hopefully I can visit during fall some other time 🙂

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    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks! Yeah, we only have one type in Kenya too. I don’t know if pumpkins will be in season at that time but I wield still recommend visiting this farm as the sunflowers will have started coming in and their sunflower fields are beautiful. And while you’re there I would recommend going to the vineyards around. They’re so beautiful too.

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  8. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    So many variety of pumpkins! I love the mini and ghost ones.
    I’m a big fan of pumpkin patches too…lovely to see with the changing fall colors.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, the mini ones were so cute! They’re definitely beautiful this time of year.

      Reply
  9. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    I like running in the spring and fall…..fall, it’s the colours, the smells…..and if you don’t get outside soon enough, it’s winter!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Those are definitely the best times to go running- enjoy it before the snow starts.

      Reply
  10. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    It’s a bit far to go for a pumpkin! We have lots of varieties in the States, though! One of my favorite memories with pumpkins was the year my mom bought and planted a mixed bag of pumpkin and squash seeds. There were 100 seeds and they yielded so many different kinds! It was awesome! My favorite was a blue-hued pumpkin of incomparable sweetness. I would sure like to cook one of those again! Unfortunately, my children don’t really like squash! It’s sad because I love it! Just a little butter and salt and pepper. Yum! Maybe someday, when we have some land, I will order that 100 seed pack and grow squash! Heaven!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, I’m sure you have a lot of varieties there too since they’re popular in the US as well. I love pumpkins so much and eat them with a little salt and pepper too although I generally boil mine. I hope you can do that in the future, we’re also trying to look for a place with some space to grow a few things!

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  11. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    It is fun to visit a pumpkin patch! You can get pumpkins decorated with faces at the supermarket too.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s so cool and yeah pumpkin patches are so fun!

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      1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
        Vanya Wryter Consulting

        The first time I visited a pumpkin patch, I kept looking for the perfect pumpkin and was disappointed that so many had a flat side to them (from being on the ground)!

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I noticed that too! They don’t look like the stereotypical “perfect” pumpkin.

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          1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
            Vanya Wryter Consulting

            Yes. They are down to earth pumpkins.

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  12. Bahanur Avatar
    Bahanur

    I have learned to love this season in Japan thanks to its beautiful foliage scattered across the country. I love fall and hiking this season is one of my favorite things to do. It does feel a bit warm for October here (22 degrees Celsius right now), but I can’t complain since it’s such a respite from the harsh summer.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s wonderful, Japan is beautiful this time of year from what I’ve seen in pictures and videos. I’m glad the weather has cooled down for you. It’s quite hot in Kenya, about 25-28 degrees celsius here.

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  13. Jasmine ♡ Avatar
    Jasmine ♡

    Aww cute pictures! Canada seems so beautiful and fun during the fall. ☺️ I’ve never been to Howells. I do like pumpkins, maybe this year I’ll go to a pumpkin patch or a fall festival— it has been a while 🧡

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you! Yes, Canada is so beautiful this time of year. Fall is always the best and yeah definitely go to pumpkin patches while they’re there 😊

      Reply
  14. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    Hi there! I like pumpkin pie! And pumpkin soup! I’m inn Ireland, and pumpkins only becamse a big thing here a few years ago, I also love pumpkin spice lattes!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’ve never had pumpkin pie but I’m sure I would love it! I do like pumpkin soup or even just pumpkin boiled or baked. I think pumpkins were mostly more popular in the US and Canada. I love the pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks although they are a bit pricey lol!

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  15. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Never been to Canada..but I do love this time of year as well. And seeing Halloween decorations. Back home in Trinidad we don’t have a huge variety of pumpkins either. Here in South Florida they have quite a large selection, but I’m not sure if it’s imported from out of state..
    And I do enjoy eating pumpkin, except when it flavors my cookies. 💙💪😜

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, this time of year can be beautiful. I’ve never had pumpkin flavoured cookies but they sound interesting lol. I don’t know if I would like pumpkin in desserts like that but you never know. I generally like it boiled or baked 😊

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      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        Yip..same here. But I eat almost anything.. so I’ll probably try it. , 🤣

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  16. Daily Interesting Blogs Avatar
    Daily Interesting Blogs

    Beautiful memories for sharing, pooja! I like it so much 😊🙏🙏

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked it! 😊

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      1. Daily Interesting Blogs Avatar
        Daily Interesting Blogs

        My pleasure! Girl😊🥰🤗🙏🙏

        Reply
  17. BabyFunbo Avatar
    BabyFunbo

    That’s a hell of a lot of pumpkins.
    Since we don’t celebrate Halloween, we’ve never used pumpkins as decorations.

    And yes, fall season really is the best. It’s sweater weather after all. ✨

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, yup there were so many pumpkins these aren’t even half of them. Yup, sweater weather is so fun 😊

      Reply
  18. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

    Pumpkins are selling in the stores, and there’s a few farms here in St. Louis, Missouri that offer visits to their pumpkin patches, corn mazes, play areas for kids and of course their own pumpkin markets. I had a pumpkin and white chocolate cookie yesterday! Yummy!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup, this is the perfect time for pumpkins. Oh yum, I’ve never had pumpkin flavoured cookies but they sound good!

      Reply
  19. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Fall is my favorite time of the year. Where I live, everything is pumpkiny. Pumpkin spice coffees, pumpkin pies, jack-o-lanterns for Halloween, and more. Many also use them to decorate for the fall season. A little north of where I live in the mountain towns, pumpkins are in abundance.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Same here, Fall is such a great season. I’ve never had pumpkin pie though but it sounds so delicious. Maybe I’ll make it sometime.

      Reply
  20. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Nice 🤣😎🙃

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks 😊

      Reply
  21. Wildwood Reads Avatar
    Wildwood Reads

    This looks so lovely! I would love to visit Canada one day.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and definitely do, Canada is so beautiful!

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  22. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    I haven’t been to Howells, which sounds truly pleasant especially at this time of year. I have enjoyed visiting Ontario in the fall. I used to take school groups to Stratford for the Shakespeare Festival. Generally, this is my favorite time of year, though fall this year has been arriving in fits and starts, mostly due to unseasonably hot temperatures. Nothing like Kenya, I’m sure. Wishing you a pleasurable season.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Howells is really fun I would recommend it the next time you’re in the area. Oh nice, Stratford isn’t too far from where we lived and it’s a really beautiful city.
      Kenya is nice but we only have two seasons here and sometimes I miss the colder seasons. It’s always warm here. Like the end of summer.

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  23. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    aaaw… lovely pics shared, Pooja.
    sounds a wonderful place.
    Halloweens not a big event where I live
    but Fall is most certainly favoured.
    🤍

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, it really was amazing. Yes, Fall is such a beautiful season 🍁

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      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        🤍🙏🤗

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  24. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    I have never been to Fonthill. I like the colours of autumn and have enjoyed taking my grandson to see display of pumpkins and gourds in an indoor conservatory here in Winnipeg. He loves picking them up and moving them around the display.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I would recommend it if you’re ever in Ontario. It’s fun and they have activities for kids and adults. That sounds fun too, I think kids really enjoy this month more than anyone.

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      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        Sounds like a good time!

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  25. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
    Shaunelius Sterns

    Thanks for sharing. There are big pumpkins sold in the stores where I live, and there’s a pumpkin farm here, but I don’t know where. My children went on a school field trip when they were in elementary school. I never had the chance to go with them because of work. I like to roast the seeds, they are so good. If you ever come to the states, stop by Walmart in the Fall, it’s a grocery store. There are so many pumpkins, large, medium, and small. When I go back to work, I will take some pictures and post them. Happy Fall.🍁🍂

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. That’s so lovely, I love pumpkins but don’t see them much here. Pumpkin seeds are definitely very delicious. Do share pictures if you can, would love to see them. Have a wonderful Fall 🍁

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      1. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
        Shaunelius Sterns

        I will.🎃

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  26. Wholeness Chronicles Journey Avatar
    Wholeness Chronicles Journey

    I am Candian and fall is my favorite favorite season I look forward to the changing of leaves .!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh nice, yeah Fall is always so beautiful.

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  27. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Lovely cheerful pumpkin post Pooja!!!
    🎃

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Aw thanks 🎃

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  28. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    So many types. I love pumpkin(steamed in banana leaves). I’m familiar with only three of all the types of pumpkins in your photos. I think I would have been an autumn person too. Maybe some day I’ll experience it first hand 🧡🎃

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, pumpkin is amazing and totally. Fall is beautiful, I’m sure you would/will love it 😊

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      1. judeitakali Avatar
        judeitakali

        🙏💜🌹

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  29. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    Such a feel good post. Love the pictures.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

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      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        You’re welcome!

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