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Monday, 13 October 2025

Giant Pumpkin Tribute 2025 - Part One - Ozzy the 'prince of pumpkins'

October is definitely pumpkin month, you see them everywhere, even in some of my older posts like these here (doesn't the pumpkin stew look tasty) and here (Provencal Pumpkin Tian? Yes, please) ...
but I thought this news (below) a nice one to share!


Ozzy Osbourne 'prince of pumpkins' mosaic created

An Ozzy Osbourne-inspired pumpkin mosaic has been created using 10,000 squashes.

Thomas Nelson, director of Sunnyfields Farm in Totton, Hampshire, UK, said it took 16 people four-and-a-half hours to create.

The annual artwork marks the start of the farm's immersive Pumpkin Time event that runs from 4 until 31 October.

Mr Nelson said they asked members of the public to choose the muse for this year's display and the Prince of Darkness received the majority of the votes.

Founded by Mr Nelson's parents in 1990, the farm has shown off its pyramid display for the past 10 years and entered the record books in 2023 for the largest mosaic created from squashes.

"We do like to reflect some sort of national pride or culture figure," Mr Nelson said.

"It's always risky when you do someone's face."

But he was relieved that it turned out better than he had initially thought.

"We are well drilled now," he added.

The Black Sabbath frontman, credited with inventing heavy metal, died aged 76 in July 2025.

 You can watch this short video about how the Pumpkin Pyramid was created here

It was nice to see the family of Ozzy Osbourne visiting Sunnyfields Farm to see the  mural, more about that here

~ pumpkins bring such wonderful Autumn/Fall joy ~

Have you bought any pumpkins this year?
Perhaps you may have visited a 'Pumpkin Patch' near you?

All the best Jan

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

10,000 squashes! That is a lot!
The littlies in the family are visiting a Pumpkin Patch during half term.

Tina

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos, Jan!