By Keef Williamson
On the outskirts of Pudsey is a small farm, plant nursery and farm shop growing all manner of fruit veg and flowers.
Manager Vicky Whiteley was keen to show WLD the pumpkin patch. It’s a large area covered in low-lying leaves, but if you push them aside, there are pumpkins in various stages of development.
Because of the recent heatwaves, many of the pumpkins are ready now, about a month early.
“There’ll be about 2,000 pumpkins there, and I’m glad we’re exempt from the hosepipe ban!” said Vicky.
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Whiteley’s Farm Shop and Nursery is on Hough Side Road, Pudsey. Check their Facebook page for opening times.