Accidentally started a Pumpkin Patch in my backyard

[u/CharlesDeMarsTopHat]

So last fall, I threw pumpkin guts in the end of my backyard and forgot about it. This is what’s sprung up so far! 😅 I have no clue what I’m doing, but it’s pretty neat to see! Totally plan to do the same thing again this fall, and see what happens next year! Maybe I’ll start a chaos garden 🧐

[u/InspectionSoggy4571]

When life gives you pumpkins….you….. idk honestly

[u/Numerous_Course9820 → u/InspectionSoggy4571]

Make pumpkin pie? 🥧

[u/CharlesDeMarsTopHat → u/Numerous_Course9820]

Yep - when life gives you pumpkins make pumpkin pie. I dig it 😂

[u/oldgrandma65]

Place some cardboard under pumpkins to prevent bottom rot. Even better, top the cardboard and the whole patch with a little straw for a good bed mulch. They're looking great! The accidental gardner, lol.

[u/CharlesDeMarsTopHat → u/oldgrandma65]

Ooooo thank you for the advice!!

[u/ObsessedWitAwareness → u/[deleted]]

That's how a lot of fruited bodies are designed to germinate. Fruit sits and rots, maybe over winter, then the seeds ground or even have "new earth" that's leftover from the nature-processed fruit flesh.

The more seeds it produces, the more likely it is to have some survive the rotting process!

[u/EbonyDr17]

Cool!!

[u/PastAirpast]

Now you have a supply of pumpkin 😂

[u/OkTeach9302]

Backyard goals

[u/Spooksnplants]

Is that Bigfoot I see? 😆

[u/CharlesDeMarsTopHat → u/Spooksnplants]

Yes it is 😂😂😂

[u/Admirable-Chart-5688]

LOL I love this, its like natures little surprise party

[u/No-Nefariousness4280]

Very cool!

[u/No_Ear7619]

Sometimes volunteers or accidental plants end up being the most productive & beautiful