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A walk around Calke Abbey
Clip 4 - Pumpkins and Gourds
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Gourds and pumpkins everywhere!	Growing vertically as well as on the ground
In 2005 Steve and his team grew decorative, ornamental gourds and their close relatives, pumpkins. The gourds, exotic inedible fruits, are best grown on a pergola for an impressive and entertaining display!
Pumpkins & Gourds ....
This strange specimen is known as a 'claw'	Gourds & pumpkins
Gourds grow in all different shapes, sizes and colours	These gourds make an impressive display
Calke's pumpkins look good enough to eat!	Bright and cheerful reminders of summer
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