Global Fall Traditions
Fall programs, pumpkin patches, and regional traditions expand across multiple regions.
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Hidden Lake Gardens is a 755-acre botanical garden in Michigan’s Irish Hills operated by Michigan State University. Its fall schedule includes a Sept. 25 presentation on using ornamental grasses for movement, texture and seasonal interest, followed by an invasive-shrub management class on Sept. 26.
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Morrisons’ pumpkin prices are lower than several named competitors: mini pumpkins cost 39p, compared with 67p at Asda, 75p at Aldi and £1.15 at Sainsbury’s without a Nectar card. Morrisons’ promotion is scheduled to run through Nov. 1.
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Baltimore-area farms offer different price and activity options: Brookfield Pumpkins charges $1 to $40 depending on the size of the pumpkin, while Buppert’s/Doran’s Chance Farm combines a hayride to its U-Pick Patch with unlimited family corn-maze access.
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New York farms’ opening dates can depend on weather and crop conditions, so visitors are advised to confirm schedules directly with individual farms before traveling; the state’s peak season is generally October.
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Traditional Scottish Halloween celebrations include neep lanterns made from carved turnips or swedes, a practice historically associated with warding off spirits, as well as apple-bobbing, or ‘dooking for apples,’ which has roots in Pagan seasonal festivals.
Fall is in full swing across North America and the UK, with pumpkin patches, botanical gardens and harvest traditions drawing families outdoors. MLive reports that Hidden Lake Gardens in Michigan is hosting educational classes and guided hikes through October, while farms near Baltimore and across New York are gearing up for peak pumpkin-picking season. Morrisons, a major UK supermarket chain, is offering some of the lowest pumpkin prices available, with mini pumpkins starting at just 39p.
Michigan Garden Offers Educational Fall Programs
Hidden Lake Gardens, a 755-acre botanical garden in Michigan's Irish Hills operated by Michigan State University, is welcoming visitors with a packed schedule of autumn activities. MLive reports that the garden is offering special events including a September 25 presentation on using ornamental grasses for movement and texture, followed by an invasive-shrub management class on September 26. Throughout October, visitors can join guided hikes, volunteer projects and view botanical art exhibitions.
Pumpkin Picking Starts in Baltimore and New York
Pumpkin patches across Maryland and New York are preparing for peak season, which generally runs from mid-September through early November. The Bay Net notes that Baltimore-area farms offer different options: Brookfield Pumpkins charges $1 to $40 depending on pumpkin size, while Buppert's and Doran's Chance Farm combine hayrides with unlimited corn-maze access. Farms in New York recommend confirming schedules before visiting, as opening dates depend on weather and crop conditions.
UK Supermarket Pumpkins Hit Record Low Prices
Morrisons is undercutting competitors with dramatically lower pumpkin prices. Mini pumpkins sell for 39p, compared with 67p at Asda, 75p at Aldi, and £1.15 at Sainsbury's without a Nectar card. The promotion runs through November 1, making it the cheapest option for UK shoppers planning carved-pumpkin displays or autumn decorations.
Scotland Preserves Older Halloween Traditions With Turnips
While pumpkins dominate fall celebrations in the US and UK, Scotland clings to older customs centered on carved turnips and swedes. Great British Life explains that 'neep lanterns' — turnips carved into lanterns — historically warded off spirits and remain popular today. Apple-bobbing, or 'dooking for apples,' rounds out traditional Scottish Halloween festivities, rooted in ancient Pagan seasonal festivals. These traditions show how regional customs persist even as American-style pumpkin picking spreads.
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