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In the Garden | Pumpkin pioneers

Kyle Johnson
Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM · 1 min read
In the Garden | Pumpkin pioneers — Champaign Community news

From decorations to jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, pumpkins and squash play a central role in many of our fall holiday traditions. But long before they were cultivated by people, their wild ancestors depended on a very…

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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