Episode 27: Pumpkins

Welcome to the final episode of 2025! To “round out” the year, we are telling the tale of pumpkins, North America’s favorite native gourd/squash! While most know for its use in pies and lattes, pumpkin has a long and diverse history! It is likely one of the oldest domesticated foods in the Americas. So join us in celebrating the end of autumn with a deep dive on these famous gourds!Discussion Includes:Scientific Biology OverviewAgricultural OverviewAncient History of PumpkinsColonization of PumpkinsPumpkin Fun Facts!© Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025