Oh, and each wore a pumpkin on their head. You read that correctly. A Jack-o'-lantern style gourd topped their melons. “That whole shoot was so much fun. We got some really good pictures out of it.

Mark Tremere, P.E.I.'s reigning champion giant pumpkin grower, is hosting a workshop at the York Community Centre, where he'll share his top tips and tricks for cultivating colossal gourds.