David had taken Friday afternoon off for an appointment and afterwards with some time on our hands we drove to a pumpkin roadside stand in the country located on Holt Road between Meridian and Zimmer Roads (Okemos and Williamston).
I wanted some ornamental pumpkins to make a pumpkin totem for my outside autumn decorating. I was not disappointed! All sorts of ornamental pumpkins, along with many varieties of squash and gourds were on display for the choosing. David picked out several kinds of squash. I had fun stacking different ornamental pumpkins in various colors until I found just the right combination to take home.
While we were busy deciding on our pumpkin and squash choices, a couple drove up on their motorcycle. They had stopped at this pumpkin roadside stand the day before and picked up some “mashed potato” squash. The couple said this squash tastes just like mashed potatoes when cooked and they wanted more! David decided we had to have some too!
This pumpkin, squash and gourd roadside stand is situated on a country property with an old house being renovated. Parking is on the side of the road. Payment is the honor system with cash or using a phone app. It turned out to be a fun early autumn outing!
A stop in the country for some fall produce
Wagon and baskets of assorted pumpkins, squash and gourds
David looking at the “Mashed Potato” Squash
Small white pumpkins
All sorts and sizes of pumpkins
Selection of warted and white pumpkins
Patch of orange carving pumpkins
Assortment of ornamental pumpkins on display
Our take-home stash!