Pumpkins and other winter squash have been cultivated in the Americas for thousands of years, one of the “Three Sister” crops, along with corn and beans, that indigenous people rotated or grew together to balance nutrients in the soil.

In her book “Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon,” Cindy Ott found that their heartiness made pumpkins a subsistence crop for early U.S. settlers. As industrial farming grew in the 19th century and people ate them less, they started to become nostalgic symbols of old-time farming and natural abundance.

FALL ACCENT RUG BY BACKWOODZ BOHEMIAN

Paula McShane of Thomaston uses vintage-style cotton reproductions with Early American colors to make machine washable rugs intended for light foot travel. We think the two innermost colors of this one look like before-and-after roasted pumpkin seeds. 35 inches by 43 inches.

$124. etsy.com/shop/backwoodzBohemian

PUMPKIN TRUFFLES BY DEAN’S SWEETS

This seasonal treat has organic pumpkin, white chocolate, pumpkin pie spices and cream from Smiling Hill Farm wrapped in 70% bittersweet chocolate. Available from Labor Day to January 1.

$24.50 for eight pieces. Visit two Portland locations or deanssweets.com

PUMPKINHEAD GLASS RIMMER BY SHIPYARD

Take your autumn brew to the next level with this sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg mix. Be creative or explore the website for recipes beyond your seasonal beer. 3.5 ounces.

$8. For on-premise locations and retail visit shop.shipyard.com

VINTAGE VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE AT SPARKY’S MACHINES

We had to cruise outside of Maine to find this pumpkin on wheels—perfect for a funky Cinderella. Made in 1971, the last year to have the Type 1 body style, she has just 27,129 miles and plenty of magic in the tank.

$20,900. 1209 Nathan Boulevard, Loganville, Georgia or sparkysmachines.com

THE PUMPKIN HOUSE IN WEST HARPSWELL

With a fire pit, full laundry and Wi-Fi, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom antique home would make a great family staycation spot.

For availability and pricing visit mainerentals.com/936713

JOIN THE MAINE PUMPKIN GROWERS ORGANIZATION

Open to all growers, an MePGO membership will give you tips, resources and access to a community of like-minded people who believe bigger is better.

$20. mainepumpkins.com

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