Pumpkins one of oldest domesticated plants

  • Members of local law enforcement and their reserve officers and families helped with the annual Back the Badge barbecue Saturday, October 4 in Baxter Springs.
    Members of local law enforcement and their reserve officers and families helped with the annual Back the Badge barbecue Saturday, October 4 in Baxter Springs.
  • Baxter Springs Mayor Kelly Abbott waited in line for his meal at the annual Back the Badge barbecue.
    Baxter Springs Mayor Kelly Abbott waited in line for his meal at the annual Back the Badge barbecue.
    What is round, smooth, slightly bumpy, and most often shades of deep yellow and orange? If you were thinking of Oranges, you’re not wrong. But, in this article, we are referring to pumpkins.Native to North Amer-ica, pumpkins are one of the oldest domesticated plants used as early as 7,000 to 5,500 B.C. Pumpkins are widely grown for food, but also make beautiful fall decorations. Pumpki...

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