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{"id":1281,"date":"2023-10-03T00:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T00:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lemontreaux.com\/blog\/?p=1281"},"modified":"2023-10-03T00:41:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T00:41:49","slug":"pumpkins-parties-and-leaf-pepping-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lemontreaux.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/03\/pumpkins-parties-and-leaf-pepping-in-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkins, Parties and Leaf Pepping in Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With temperatures dropping and spectacular seasonal colors popping, there's no question that the glorious fall season has arrived in Austin.
\nTo help you ease into the Autumn season, our family at LeMontreaux apartments in Austin<\/a> is sharing some of their top ideas on what to do during the fall months in Texas. 
\nWant to know how to pick out the perfect pumpkin and where the best spots are for leaf peeping this fall? Read on!<\/p>\n

How To Pick Out A Perfect Pumpkin<\/strong><\/span>
\nThroughout our colorful city, you don't have to drive far to find a pumpkin patch when you live in Austin, you will find plenty of places to pile the kids in the car to go on a road trip for the day to hunt for the perfect pumpkin!  <\/p>\n

Sweet Berry Farm<\/a>
\n1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls
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The Jersey Barnyard<\/a>
\n3117 TX-159, La Grange
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Sweet Eats Fruit Farm<\/a>
\n14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
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Robinson Family Farm<\/a>
\n2651 Bob White Rd
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Crowe’s Nest Farm<\/a>
\n10300 Taylor Lane, Manor
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Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch<\/a>
\n403 Elm View Way, Manchaca
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Texas Humane Heroes Pumpkin Fest <\/a>
\n8760 FM 2243, Leander<\/p>\n

So, how do you pick out the perfect pumpkin? It depends on the purpose. If you have plans to host a pumpkin carving party, focus on the large, uniform shapes; they are best for carving creative creatures. And here's an excellent tip to keep your artistry looking healthy well into the fall season: wipe the fruit off with bleach and water.
\nHere's the general rule for the perfect pumpkin pie: the smaller and heavier, the better. While picking out pumpkins, be sure to get a few squashes to make one of the richest and most delicious recipes for  Squash Soup from
HowSweetEats.com.<\/a>
\nSpeaking of yummy and fun ideas, why not throw a party? It's a perfect time to get the neighbors together before the snow flies. No need to spend time doing it yourself. Make it a potluck by the pool for a perfect way to start the season.<\/p>\n

Go Leaf Peeping in Austin!<\/strong><\/span>
\nFall is the perfect time to take a road trip to see the changing of the colors. From the north at Windy Peak to the South at McKinney Falls State Park, you will find fairy-tale landscapes for all to enjoy.  
\nSpeaking of which, did you know that those vivid leaf colors are actually hidden from us throughout the summer months? As the sunlight decreases and the colder temps arrive, chlorophyll production in the leaves begins to slow down and reveal the true brilliant reds, golds, and classic deep orange colors of fall.<\/p>\n

Now, get out and get leaf pepping!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

•    Windy Peak
\n•    River Place Nature Trail
\n•    McKinney Falls State Park
\n•    Zilker Botanical Gardens
\n•    Mayfield Park
\n•    Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
\n•    Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park
\n•    Veterans Park
\n•    Violet Crown Trail
\n•    Zilker Park
\n•    Lake Travis<\/p>\n

To end our Blog, here's an appropriate rhyme created by Charles G. Eastman. He was the first Native American to be certified in Western Medicine and one of the most prolific authors and speakers on Sioux ethnohistory and American Indian affairs in the early 20th century.
\nThe mellow moon, the changing leaves,
\nThe earlier setting sun,
\nProclaim at last, my merry boys,
\nThe harvest time begun. –Charles G. Eastman (1816–1860)<\/em>
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With temperatures dropping and spectacular seasonal colors popping, there's no question that the glorious fall season has arrived in Austin. To help you ease into the Autumn season, our family at LeMontreaux apartments in Austin is sharing some of their top ideas on what to do during the fall months in Texas.  Want to know… <\/p>\n

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