SAN ANTONIO – How do you mend a jack-o-lantern? With a pumpkin patch!
There are many pumpkin patch locations in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. See the map below for locations.
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Pumpkin carving originally came from the Irish, who carved turnips. After arriving in America, the Irish discovered that pumpkins were easier to carve. The easiest way to carve a pumpkin is to pick one with a flat surface.
Pumpkin facts:
Pumpkins are part of the gourd family, which includes squash and cucumbers.
Pumpkins grow on every continent except Antarctica.
Pumpkins are made up of 90% water.
There are more than 30 varieties of pumpkins.