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Off to the EXPO
February 23, 2011
For the fourth consecutive year, The Homestead Bakery is off to this year’s 13th Annual Illinois Products EXPO at the Orr Building of the state…
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– Hello 2011 –
February 18, 2011
As we eagerly press forward through the first couple of months of 2011, The Great Pumpkin Patch is steadily being groomed for its 23rd season…
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Coming To a Close . . .
October 28, 2010
Sunday, Oct 31st is our last day of this season. Be sure to stop in between now and then, any time from 9:00am to 6:00pm.…
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Perfect Fall Weekend at TGPP
October 21, 2010
After a quick glimpse and an armchair analysis of AccuWeather stats, we’re looking at another lovely weekend here on the TGPP farm . . .…
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Much More Than Just a Pumpkin Patch!
October 9, 2010
This weekend here on the TGPP farm we have Paul & Karen Wilson displaying and selling their fabulous Gourd Art. Keeping the Music alive – we…
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Three-day Weekend at TGPP
October 8, 2010
Forecast for Arthur IL . . . beautiful weather next three days here at The Great Pumpkin Patch. Make sure you spend one of these…
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Spreading the Cucurbit Beauty!
September 29, 2010
This week finds Mac and Ginny on the road, setting up magnificent displays on the East Coast. First stop is Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square…
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Heading to Columbus OH
September 24, 2010
The Great Pumpkin Patch and The Homestead Bakery are headed to Columbus OH for the Country Living Fair. Mac put up the pumpkin tower Wednesday,…
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It’s Happenin’ at the Patch
September 24, 2010
The Great Pumpkin Patch is gearing up for a Great weekend at the farm!!! Come out and see Wes Wheeler and the Battlecreek Country Band…
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