Dakota Gardener: A pumpkin-on-a-stick

Last week was a great reminder of the unpredictability of our weather in North Dakota. Many of us were hoping for a snow-free Halloween for trick-or-treating and not having to break out the winter gear to collect as many sugary treats as possible. I currently have sad-looking, snowed-covered pumpkins on the porch.

Gardeners were blessed with an extended growing season and now is a great time to re...