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Halloween Apple Folklore, Pumpkin Pie History & The Great Pumpkin Smash! πŸŽƒ Part 2

πŸŽƒ Halloween Horticulture: Spooky Plant Traditions, Historic Pumpkin Pie & the Pumpkin Smash!

What do apples have to do with predicting your future spouse? Why was rosemary believed to protect against evil spirits? And how did people make pumpkin pie in colonial times? 🌿🍎

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Bruce J. Black from Illinois Extension for a Halloween-themed horticulture adventure exploring the fascinating history behind apples, herbs, pumpkins, and spooky seasonal traditions.

Plus, discover the Third Annual Pumpkin Smash at Sauk Valley Community College! πŸŽƒβ€¦

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