Comments on: Tale of Jack o’ Lantern http://hortchat.com/info/the-tale-of-jack-o-lantern Plant Care & Gardening Tips for Expert to the Novice, all welcomed...even FTD florists ;) community forum. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:47:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: hydraulic jacks http://hortchat.com/info/the-tale-of-jack-o-lantern/comment-page-1#comment-9945 hydraulic jacks Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:24:57 +0000 http://hortchat.com/info/the-tale-of-jack-o-lantern#comment-9945 This is the first time I comment here and I should say you provide us genuine, and quality information for other bloggers! Good job. This is the first time I comment here and I should say you provide us genuine, and quality information for other bloggers! Good job.

]]> By: Maureen http://hortchat.com/info/the-tale-of-jack-o-lantern/comment-page-1#comment-2580 Maureen Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:41:29 +0000 http://hortchat.com/info/the-tale-of-jack-o-lantern#comment-2580 Not a question on gardening - but after you've carved your <strong>Jack O Lanterns </strong>& have them on the porch, is there anything you can do/put on/spray on etc., to keep the gnats & bugs from eating them into pulp & help them to last longer? THANKS! <blockquote>There is a spray available called Pumpkin Fresh which is supposed to deter mold, rot and bugs. go to pumpkincarving101.com look under lifespan of a Jack-O-Lantern</blockquote> Not a question on gardening – but after you’ve carved your Jack O Lanterns & have them on the porch, is there anything you can do/put on/spray on etc., to keep the gnats & bugs from eating them into pulp & help them to last longer?
THANKS!

There is a spray available called Pumpkin Fresh which is supposed to deter mold, rot and bugs. go to pumpkincarving101.com look under lifespan of a Jack-O-Lantern

]]> By: Kris http://hortchat.com/info/the-tale-of-jack-o-lantern/comment-page-1#comment-2579 Kris Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:36:34 +0000 http://hortchat.com/info/the-tale-of-jack-o-lantern#comment-2579 <strong>Choosing a pumpkin</strong> Looking for that <strong>perfect pumpkin </strong>for your Jack-O-Lantern? Here are some tips that might help. -Pick a pumpkin with a green stem that is free of bruises, discolorations and soft spots -Don?t carry the pumpkin by the stem, it can break off easily. -A thicker walled pumpkin will allow for more imaginative carving. -Store your pumpkin in a cool, dry place, not freezing until you decide to carve it.. Choosing a pumpkin

Looking for that perfect pumpkin for your Jack-O-Lantern? Here are some tips that might help.

-Pick a pumpkin with a green stem that is free of bruises, discolorations and soft spots -Don?t carry the pumpkin by the stem, it can break off easily.
-A thicker walled pumpkin will allow for more imaginative carving.
-Store your pumpkin in a cool, dry place, not freezing until you decide to carve it..

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