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CONTRIBUTORS In some ways it is hard to believe that October has arrived. This edition of Newburgh Magazine brings our readers fun fall activity ideas while keeping safety in mind. We present costume ideas based on trends from recent years and a breakdown for how to incorporate squash, gourds and pumpkins as you plan décor this season. This month, we feature Winka Farms and their unique sunflower seasonal experience. Guest writer Susan King of the Warrick County Soil & Water Conservation District guides readers through the process of “putting a garden to bed” ahead of winter. Writer Wyatt Squires has cooked-up spooky treats to create Halloween at home — from mummy dogs to Frankencripsy treats — the whole family can find joy in the kitchen! I invite you to share your fall season décor and ideas with us! Do you have a special way of displaying pumpkins or sunflowers? Send us a photo for an opportunity to be featured in a future Newburgh Magazine issue. Feel free to contact us directly by emailing NewburghMagazine@gmail.com and keep a look out for our monthly social media call outs. We wish you a happy season change!
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October 2020
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GARDENING
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APPLE PICKING
Putting your garden to bed for the winter
Employ a few strategies designed to make it more safe and fruitful
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FALL FACTS
20
HALLOWEEN FUN
Fall is more than just the season that follows summer
Trunk-or-treating? Or traditional trick-or-treating? Consider each.
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OH GOURD!
22
COSTUME TRENDS
The festive hues of gourds, squash and pumpkins make Halloween special
Look back and ahead for costume inspiration this year!
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PHOTOS AND FLOWERS
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FOOD
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PUTTING YOUR
GARDEN
TO BED NO PILLOWS REQUIRED
SUSAN KING, WARRICK COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
There are still several more weeks left in the 2020 growing season, but soon your backyard garden’s fresh bounty will dry up and disappear. You may ask yourself, now what? It’s time to put your garden to bed for the winter.
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Your garden plot will have very different needs during the fall/winter months, but it still has priorities that need to be considered. It is a generally accepted fact that once soil temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C), biological activity slows to a crawl, and the soil and all its life forms hibernate through winter. By this logic, soil health cannot be expected to improve during the winter months, and yet it is possible to accomplish this when given a little help. Did this year’s garden host pests that feasted on your plants? What if these pests laid eggs in, on or around your garden? Or maybe it’s a fungus that you paid close attention to, one that just didn’t seem to clear up on its own, but has affected your productivity? These culprits may be lingering in the soil you plan to plant in next season. Eliminate that potential problem by clearing all dead/dried materials and spent foliage and disposing of it in the trash or by burning it (if permissible). This dried plant material can be a great way to kill two birds with one stone...start a bonfire and reduce landfill waste. Now you’re staring at bare soil where your garden used to be — what’s next? This completely fallow “brown-gap” period is prone to dr ying out, eroding and accumulating weed seeds. Mulching with organic material like straw or woodchips can help but another viable option is the use of cover crops. Cover crops are plants used as living ground cover and sometimes called “green manures.” This diverse group of plants (examples are grasses, small grains, legumes, broad-
leaves) provide a multitude of benefits and have application in farms as well as gardens. Cover crops can radically improve your soil’s health by providing soil structure and fertility. While planted, cover crops prevent erosion by holding the topsoil in place. They also help reduce soil compaction and help the beneficial organisms in the soil, like worms and bacteria, to flourish. Cutting before flowering not only prevents the cover crop from going to seed, but also stops the plant from taking up nutrients from the soil to store in its seed. When the cover crops are worked back into the soil, the organic material they provide increases how well the soil can hold onto water and nutrients. Allow approximately two to three weeks for the cover crop to decompose before planting into the soil, and don’t forget to have your soil tested in the spring to determine if amendments are needed. These small steps can create a WIN/ WIN for next year’s garden. At the end of the day (or growing season), does planting cover crops in your backyard garden sound like a soil conservation practice you would like to pursue? The Warrick County SWCD, in partnership with PUSH-IT (Promoting Urban Soil Health in Towns) has free (for a limited time) cover crop seed packets to help you get started. Please contact our office at (812)897-2840, option#3 for details and additional information.
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FALL
FACTS
A season by any other name … Fall is the term most often used to reference the season succeeding summer in the United States. But the season is referred to as “autumn” in other parts of the world, including Great Britain. Fall was once even known as “harvest” because of the harvest moon, which appears close to the autumnal equinox.
The colors of fall foliage are actually present year-round. Fall is known for its colorful foliage. But the pigments responsible for those colors are actually present year-round. According to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, green, yellow and orange pigments are present year-round. However, during spring and summer, the leaves serve as factories where many foods necessary to help the tree grow are manufactured. That process takes place in the leaf in cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaves their green color. This process ceases as hours of daylight decrease and temperatures drop. As a result, chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears and the vivid colors of fall foliage begin to appear.
Squirrels have a (sophisticated) plan out there. Squirrels hiding food in autumn for the upcoming winter is a familiar sight. And squirrels are more organized than many people may know. Groundbreaking research released in 1991 found that, even when squirrels bury that stash of nuts closely to one another, they will each return to the precise location of their personal cache. Recent research also has shown that squirrels bury their stash based on certain traits, such as the type of nut being buried.
Babies born in fall are more likely to see the century mark. Researchers at the University of Chicago studied more than 1,500 centenarians born in the United States between 1880 and 1895. They then compared birth and death information with those centenarians’ siblings and spouses so they could compare their early environment and genetic background and their adult environment. Their research found that most centenarians were born between September and November.
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OH GOURD!
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CONTRIBUTED WRITER Halloween takes place during a time of year characterized by ear then-colored chr ysanthemums, leaf-lined walkways and crisp autumn air. As color ful as the costumes children wear for trick-or-treating may be, nature’s beauty is unsurpassed this time of year, and the scores of pumpkins, gourds and squashes on display only add to that colorful melange. The Cucurbitaceae family may be best known for pumpkins, squash and gourds, but there actually are 800 species that belong to this family. While they share many of the same properties, these fruits each have their own unique attributes. The main dif ferences between squashes, gourds and pumpkins is their intended purposes — whether they’re ornamental or edible.
SQUASH Squashes come in summer and winter varieties. Winter ones do not actually grow in the winter; in fact, they’re harvested in late summer and early fall, but the name references the hard shell casing that protects the tender pulp inside. Zucchini are summer squash because their outer flesh is tender, while butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and hub-
bard squashes are winter squashes because they feature a tough skin. Even though it takes some effort to crack that shell, the dense, nutrient-rich flesh inside is well worth the workout.
GOURDS Gourds are essentially ornamental squashes; they aren’t cultivated for eating. Instead they are bred to look beautiful and unique in autumn centerpieces. Types of gourds include autumn wing gourd, warted gourds, turban gourds, and bottle gourds. Each gourd is unique in its shape and color.
PUMPKINS Pumpkins come in or namental and edible varieties. Even though all pumpkins can be consumed, some taste better than others. Small pumpkins tend to be decorative because, according to Nutritious Life, they do not have enough meat inside to make them wor thy of cooking. However, sugar pumpkins are best for baking and cooking favorite recipes, states the resource Pumpkin Nook.
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Winka Farms offers visitors a unique sunflower experience WRITER: WYATT SQUIRES Ryan and Megan Winka opened Winka Farms in 2019 after deciding to plant pollinators. Now, their fresh cut flowers have drawn in guests with their beautiful sunflower field. The sunflowers won’t stay through fall, but the Winkas will have pumpkins. Check out this Q&A with Megan Winka. You can find more info about the farm on Facebook @WinkaFarms.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN NEWBURGH AND HOW LONG HAS THE FARM BEEN OPEN? I was born and raised in Warrick County. I met Ryan in college at SIU Carbondale and we decided after college to move back to Warrick County to work. We both studied Agriculture & Forestry in school.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO OPEN THE FARM? We bought the property and decided to plant sunflowers for the pollinators and wildlife. That led us to selling fresh cut flowers.
WHAT IS THE FARM AND WHEN/HOW CAN PEOPLE CHECK IT OUT/BUY PRODUCTS? We sold sunflowers through the month of July this year and plan to do it again next year. We also have a small pumpkin patch that we will sell a limited supply of pumpkins from in late September. We want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us this year and we hope you continue to #ShopLocal.
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APPLE PICKING POINTERS
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signed e d s ie g te a tr s w fe Employ a nd fruitful a fe a s re o m it e k a to m Apple picking is a beloved autumn tradition. While many traditions had to be put on the back burner as the world dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, apple picking seems like one activity that can endure in a world dominated by social distancing. Apple picking season tends to begin in mid- to late-September and ends sometime in early October. That makes apple picking a perfect social distancing activity, as it’s both outdoors and at a time of year when the weather is generally pleasant. Individuals interested in apple picking this fall can take heed of these tips to ensure their trip is fun, safe and successful. • CONTACT THE FARM IN ADVANCE. Apple picking is a wildly popular activity, so expect a crowd to be there on a typical autumn weekend. That can be tricky to navigate while social distancing, so call ahead to learn about new protocols and if the operating hours are the same. If the farm is open several days per week, ask which days are the least busy and schedule your trip when foot traffic figures to be minimal. • CHOOSE FIRM APPLES WITHOUT BRUISES. According to Pickyourown.org, apples should be crisp and firm. Don’t worry about the color of the apple, as color is not an indicator of ripeness.
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Instead, Pickyourown.org advises people to ask the farmers which apples are ripe, which is determined by how long it’s been since the trees flowered. • GENTLY PLACE PICKED APPLES INTO YOUR BASKET. Pickyourown.org recommends gently placing apples into your basket after picking them. Tossing them into the basket may cause bruising, which can lead to the apples spoiling prematurely. While it depends on the variety, many apples that are not bruised tend to last a long time, especially when stored in a cool place. So taking care of them when picking them can mean you get to enjoy apples for several weeks. • CLEAN APPLES BEFORE EATING THEM. The Food and Drug Administration notes that produce can be contaminated even after it’s been picked and brought home. The FDA advises consumers to wash their hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce. Produce should be rinsed before it’s peeled so any lingering dirt and bacteria are not transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable. If bruising has occurred, cut away the damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating it.
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AUTUMN CHORES A guide to safely removing fallen leaves CONTRIBUTED WRITER Raking leaves is a chore many people immediately associate with autumn. Even though raking seems like a simple activity, it’s still possible to be injured while removing leaves from the yard. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center advises that pain from outdoor leaf chores can range from strained back muscles to twisted knees. Blisters on the hands and sunburn are other potential side effects. Many people do not realize that raking is a thorough cardiovascular workout. Individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease or those who have recovered from surgery may not be well enough to rake leaves. Here’s how to make autumn leaf removal more of a breeze when the job is done safely.
WEAR SUNSCREEN
USE THE PROPER GEAR
USE PROPER RAKING FORM
Protect skin from the sun. Even though
A leaf rake fans out like a triangle
Much like snow shoveling, one should
temperatures are cooler in the fall,
and comes in various widths. Choose
emphasize proper posture when raking,
this does not mean the sun’s rays are
a lightweight material that can be
with legs slightly bent and weight dis-
any less harmful. Also, take breaks to
easily maneuvered. A metal rake is for
tributed evenly. Hold the rake handle
rehydrate frequently.
stones and dirt and shouldn’t be used
close to the body and keep one hand
for leaves. To get between bushes, a
near the top of the rake for better
smaller version of a leaf rake, called a
leverage.
shrub rake, should be used.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR When raking or leaf blowing, protect your eyes against debris. You also may want to use a mask to prevent inhalation of leaf mold and other particulates. Gloves can protect hands from blisters.
USE A TARP AND LIFT WISELY
USE A SECURE LADDER
Rake leaves onto a tarp that can be
When removing leaves from gutters,
dragged to a garbage pail or to the
be sure the ladder is sturdy and
curb for municipal pick up. For those
secure. Consider having a friend
who must lift bags of leaves, do so by
serve as a spotter, holding on to the
bending at the knees, not from the
ladder to offer greater security. Do not
waist.
overextend to stretch for leaves.
STRETCH BEFORE RAKING
PAY ATTENTION WHEN USING A LEAF BLOWER
Warm up muscles beforehand so they
Be cautious not to point an operational
FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS’ DIRECTIONS
are less likely to cramp. UPMC experts
blower in the direction of people or
Read the instructions for powered leaf
suggest taking a short walk prior to
pets, as debris can be blown about and
blowers, and never modify the device
raking to stimulate circulation.
cause injury.
in an unauthorized way.
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MAKE HALLOWEEN 2020 A MEMORABLE ONE WITH THESE TIPS
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TRADITIONAL vs. Halloween 2020 may be different, but there are still safe, ways to have fun this beloved holiday. Halloween is a unique day each year when people gather together for par ties, parades and of course, trick-or-treating. October 31 is a day that most children eagerly await each year because it means an opportunity to don a costume and come home with bags full of sweet treats. This year Halloween figures to look different than it has in years past. Homes may have carved pumpkins on the doorstep and paper ghosts blowing on tree branches. And horror movies will no doubt dominate streaming service top 10 lists. But thanks to the COVID-19 virus, certain Halloween traditions may not be possible. Depending on regulations in your city or town, parties, trick-or-treating and school functions (if school is in session) may be canceled or significantly modified. Since COVID-19 is so easily spread, health officials have long touted the need for social distancing. And while masks in public have long since become the norm, Halloween masks may not be sufficient. The coronavirus already has scared off some Halloween attractions. Universal Orlando, Disney World and Disneyland have canceled mainstream Halloween events for this year. Plus, a recent Harris poll on Halloween found that, of the 1,970 adults polled, nearly three out of four people have no plans to take their children trick-or-treating. So what is the public to do in the wake of the risks of going out for Halloween? • MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING if trick-ortreating is allowed. This could mean staggering times to go on the search for candy and avoiding homes where trick-or-treaters have already lined up. Consider ditching the grab bowl and instead put
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candy in small 9 oz solo cups for children to take. • CONSIDER SMALL GATHERINGS that enable youngsters to exchange candy with a limited group of friends or neighbors. Decorate the backyard or garage and include low contact activities like a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt, a paper bag monster craft, costume contest and all the spooky food recipes that you can think of! • HEAD TO THE MALL or nearby stores in costume and get candy from retailers where it may be easier to maintain distance. • WEAR YOUR MASK or special face coverings when trick-or-treating. Consider building a costume around the masks so it fits with the Halloween theme. • WASH HANDS frequently or use hand sanitizer when water and soap is unavailable. Limit the number of houses you visit to reduce your risk of infection. • ASK FAMILY OR FRIENDS to send digital treats, such as gift cards or certificates. Many restaurants may offer voucher programs for coupons for free ice creams at their locations, and while these may not be traditional Halloween goodies, ice cream is still sure to please youngsters. • CONSIDER CAR PARADES in towns nationwide, like New Orleans, they host Halloween parades and festivals based around the holiday. Consider it as a special twist this year. Folks can remain distance on the sidewalks or in driveways as cars, trucks and trailers make their way through the neighborhood.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT However you choose to celebrate, make sure it’s the best decision for your family and others around you. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 that began in the winter of 2019-20 forced governments across the globe to issue social distancing mandates designed to stop the spread of the virus. Such mandates included restrictions on the size of gatherings, and those restrictions remain in place in many places across the globe. Halloween celebrations are social by nature, so celebrants will have to get creative if they want to show of f their costumes and cash in on candy in 2020. While Halloween 2020 will likely include some type of foray into uncharted territory, one relatively recent Halloween tradition seems tailor-made for a socially distant Halloween. Trunk-or-treating is a popular Halloween tradition in suburbs and rural areas where homeowners’ nearest neighbors may be not be within comfortable walking distance. During trunk-or-treat celebrations, kids still get to walk around, show off their costumes and go home with candy, but they do so in a more controlled setting. That control makes trunk-or-treating ideal for a socially distant Halloween, and the following are some ways parents can pull off such an event in a way that’s safe and fun. • HOST THE EVENT IN A BIG PARKING LOT where it’s easy to stay socially distant. Trunk-ortreats can take place in suburban neighborhoods, but that might make it difficult for participating kids and their parents to stay six feet apart from other families. If possible, arrange to host the event in a large, empty parking lot so kids can walk from one car to the other without compromising social distancing regulations. Make sure cars are at least six feet apart, and ideally even further apart so families can comfortably maintain their distance from one another.
• LIMIT PARTICIPANTS. Organizers should limit the number of participants so everyone involved can safely stay six feet apart. If the event is in your neighborhood, residents can organize separate events on a street-by-street basis so kids only visit trunks on their streets. If the event will be in a large parking lot, encourage parents to sign up early and let them know only a limited number of cars will be allowed to park in the lot and participate in the event. • CREATE AN AGE-SPECIFIC SCHEDULE. An age-specific schedule can help participants have fun and reduce their exposure to other people. Halloween 2020 is on a Saturday, so trunk-or-treat organizers can stagger the times kids are out and about throughout the day. For example, kids between the ages of three and five can trunk-or-treat from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., while those between the ages of six and 10 can trunk-or-treat from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and so on. • ENCOURAGE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO WEAR MASKS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that masks can slow the spread of COVID-19 by protecting Halloween celebrants from people who have the virus but are asymptomatic. Masks also can reduce the likelihood that asymptomatic people unknowingly spread the virus to others. Traditional Halloween masks typically have holes for people’s noses, mouths and eyes, so they won’t be effective in the fight against COVID19. Parents and youngsters participating in trunkor-treat events should wear masks that cover their noses and their mouths and fit snugly against the sides of their faces.
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A look back at popular
Halloween costumes
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Lavish costumes are one of the hallmarks of Halloween. Some people plan their costumes months in advance, and each year inspiration comes from some of the popular memes, movies and conversations that have helped shape people’s lives. Those considering Halloween costumes for 2020 can take a look back at some of the popular costumes of the last few years, based on Google Trends search data.
2016 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles experienced a resurgence of popularity in recent years, and numerous people were searching up turtle-powered costumes in 2016.
2017 Popular television shows “Game of Thrones” and “Justice League” inspired many costumes in 2017. However, basic animal costumes like mice, horses, bears, deer, and dinosaurs also were in demand.
2018 Disney released the live-action film version of “Beauty and the Beast” in 2017, but it took another year for the movie to inspire Halloween
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2019 Comic book characters reigned supreme in 2019. The popular “Avengers” comic book and movie franchise pushed superheroes to the forefront of costume wish-lists. Spider-Man, Thor, Loki, Captain America, and more were quite popular this year for kids and adults.
2020 It’s no understatement that 2020 has been an unusual year. Chances are that many pop culture moments will pave the way for Halloween costumes. COVID-19-themed costumes are likely to be seen, including costumes that pay homage to prominent immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and other first-line medical heroes. New York Governor Andrew
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HALLOWEEN
GOODIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Mummy Dogs INGREDIENTS • Hotdogs • Crescent dough sheet • Optional choice for eyes and mouth
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Cut hotdogs down the middle about an inch on one end for legs. 3. Add two cuts on either side for the arms. 4. Use a pizza cutter to cut strips in the dough sheet. 5. Wrap hotdogs with straps. 6. Bake for 13 to 17 minutes. 7. Add mustard or ketchup eyes if desired.
WRITER: WYATT SQUIRES
8. Serve.
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Happy Halloween Bark INGREDIENTS • Purple, white and green candy melts • Halloween candy variety • Sprinkles • Pretzel pieces
DIRECTIONS 1. Melt one color of candy melts. 2. Layer a tray or baking sheet lined with wax paper with pretzels. 3. Pour one color of candy melts over pretzels and add candy and pretzels before cooling. 4. Repeat with other colors of candy melts. 5. Allow time to cool. 6. Once cool and set, break into pieces and serve.
Frankencrispy Treats INGREDIENTS • Rice cereal • Marshmallows • Green food coloring • Rolos • Melting chocolate • Candy eyes • Gel icing
DIRECTIONS 1. Use your favorite rice treat recipe adding in green dye for the Frankenstein color. 2. Once the treats are set and ready, melt chocolate and dip one side removing quickly for the hair. Add sprinkles if desired for more texture.
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3. Use melted chocolate as “glue” and attach Rolos or other preferred candy on either side of the neck.
• Candy melts
4. Use melted chocolate to attach candy eyes and decorate with icing.
INGREDIENTS • Pretzel pieces • Candy eyes
DIRECTIONS 1. Melt candy. 2. Place pretzel pieces in a clump on a tray lined with wax paper. 3. Pour candy over pretzels using a spoon to keep together. 4. Add candy eyes before candy cools. 5. Allow time to set. 6. Serve.
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Halloween Pancakes Snag two squeeze bottles and leave one as is the longer spout helps with line work. On the second squeeze bottle cut the spout in half. The wider opening allows you to quickly fill in your pancake.
INGREDIENTS/UTENSILS • Pancake mix
• Vegetable oil
• Substitute water for milk
• 2 squeeze bottles
DIRECTIONS 1. Combine your pancake mix with milk and let the batter sit covered for 5 mins. 2. Fill the squeeze bottles with your batter 3. Turn the burner to LOW and wipe the pan with vegetable oil on a paper towel. 4. Draw away! Options can vary from spiderwebs, owls, dracula, ghosts, skulls, cats or pumpkins.
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