If you are looking for a way to bring in more income, benefit your local community, or try your hand at something new, planting a pumpkin patch will not disappoint. Not only do pumpkin patches look attractive as part of the autumn landscape, but they are popular places for families to take their kids and for schools to take elementary school children on field trips and outings.
Provide a seasonal source of extra income
If you are looking for a fun way to bring in some extra income, growing your own pumpkin patch can help you make some extra cash. Pumpkin patches are always popular places in the fall and if you plant pumpkins people will come. Pumpkins are in high demand for those who enjoy making pumpkin treats, decorating for fall, or for carving at Halloween, which makes them a high-selling item in autumn.
Get involved with your local community
Doing something for the good of your local community is always satisfying and rewarding. Planting a pumpkin patch gives you several opportunities to support your local community. For instance, you can host a fall party for local families complete with activities, such as face painting, hayrides, a pumpkin decorating contest, a pie-eating contest, etc.
You could also consider opening your pumpkin patch to the public for a free pumpkin-picking day. Making your pumpkins free allows children from low-income families to experience the happiness of carving a pumpkin. Adults on limited incomes will appreciate being able to select pumpkins for decorating their homes or to use for cooking.
Make your landscape attractive
A pumpkin patch is a delightful part of a fall landscape and is sure to get noticed when people drive by your property. The rich colors of pumpkins dotting the landscape are often the inspiration for great fall paintings and art. Growing your own pumpkins means you will always have plenty of pumpkins to use for creating stunning outdoor decorations for your front porch or yard to increase the curb appeal of your home.
What could be more fun than planting a pumpkin patch and seeing the joy it brings to local children who come to visit with their parents or on a school field trip? Pumpkin patches are also an easy way to bring in a little extra income to offset the upcoming winter heating or holiday expenses. They will also make your landscape look amazing against the backdrop of colorful fall scenery.
Contact a local pumpkin patch to learn more.
