A New Generation of Farming

In early 2014, we decided to start something unique in Hamilton, Montana, and to the Bitterroot Valley...a "U-Pick" pumpkin patch. After extensive research of pumpkin varieties and growth practices, talking to local growers and farmers, looking over our land, and planning, we "broke ground" on our pumpkin patch! A drip irrigation system was designed and built for each row of pumpkins, plastic mulch laid to prevent the growth of weeds and increase the temperature of the ground, and the shovels brought out. We planted, planted, watered, planted some more, and let the sun shine. The kids were delighted to see the seeds slowly push their way out of the ground, spreading from tiny tendrils into broad green leaves.

We have fun readying the farm for the fall season, and for you, our visitors to the patch. Homegrown corn stalks where cut and readied for decorations, signs were made up and hung, and friends near and far contacted to the let them know of the "opportunities" that are ripe for the picking. We opened our gates to you, the public, in the fall of 2014...and thanks to community support we are still going strong and looking forward to many years to come!

- Meadowlark Farm