It’s sad to see the summer weather go, but as the temperature drops and the leaves change colors, the season of pumpkin-spiced drinks and cozy sweaters begins.
The New England fall season is a time to cram in as much outdoor time as possible before the bitter cold forces people to stay inside until the spring. The Greater Gardner area has several orchards for apple picking, but the options for pumpkin picking are limited.
Although there are over 60 farms in Massachusetts that offer “pick your own” pumpkin experiences, only two are within a 10-mile radius of Gardner. There are more pumpkin patches either 25 miles west or east of Gardner…