The Pumpkin Patch Mum

The Pumpkin Patch Mum

Join Emily on her journey through life at Foxes Farm Produce as a mum balancing life with family commitments alongside running her family pumpkin business. Based in Colchester, Essex the family farm run by husband and wife team Guy and Emily French grow and produce wholesale pumpkins for delivery across the UK, as well as operating two pick your own pumpkin patches in Colchester and Basildon. Get an insight behind the scenes of one of the busiest and dynamic pumpkin farms in the UK.

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August 27, 2025 8 mins

Have you ever wondered how Foxes Farm Produce really began? Was it passed down from generations? Started with hundreds of acres and big machines? Think again.

In this episode of The Pumpkin Patch Mum, you’ll hear the real story of how a farmer's daughter from Billericay and a Colchester boy with a love for veg turned a university side hustle into one of the UK’s leading suppliers of wholesale pumpkins — and one of Essex’s most-...

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In this heartwarming episode of "The Pumpkin Patch," Katie reflects on her journey since joining Foxes Farm Produce in January. As she experiences her first pumpkin season, she shares fascinating insights about the pumpkin growing and harvesting process.

From the surprising early harvest in August to the bustling preparations for the busy October season, Katie and Emily discuss the logistics of wholesale pumpkin sales and ...

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In this episode of The Pumpkin Patch Mum, we're diving deep into the world of pumpkins with two special guests – Ben, one of our new tractor drivers, and Eddie, our trusty pumpkin delivery driver. From first-time farm experiences to tricky deliveries across the UK, we explore what it’s really like working on a pumpkin farm during harvest season.

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  • Ben shares his experience as a first-time tractor driver ...
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September 27, 2024 7 mins

🎃 The Pumpkin Patch Mum: A Day in London with Foxes, Pumpkins, and Surprises 🎃

In this fun-filled episode of The Pumpkin Patch Mum, join me and Mum as we take our pumpkin-filled lives on a wild PR adventure through the heart of London! From the iconic Tower Bridge to Covent Garden, it's a whirlwind of press, marketing, and a few unexpected encounters.

👀 Highlights include:

  • Our brand new “Fox and Box” game launch (think Elf...
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September 19, 2024 2 mins

Welcome to The Pumpkin Patch Mum, a down-to-earth and heartwarming podcast where we explore the vibrant, sometimes messy life of farming, family, and everything in between! In today's episode, I'm joined by two of our long-standing team members, Ryan and Dave, who I like to call my personal "Pumpkin Patch Handymen." They’ve been hard at work helping transform the pumpkin patch, including a brand new project—conv...

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September 12, 2024 6 mins

In this episode, we dive into the delightful, sometimes chaotic, but always memorable life of running a pumpkin patch at Foxes Farm Produce. It’s a family-run business with heartfelt anecdotes, funny moments, and reflections on how the patch has grown over the years.

The Foxes Farm pumpkin team recall early memories, like Guy’s mother-in-law running the Colchester patch single-handedly, greeting visitors like old friends. They also ...

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 In this heartwarming episode of Pumpkin Patch Mum, join us as we dive into the vibrant and sometimes chaotic world of pumpkin farming and family life. Today, we're in the midst of the busy pumpkin harvest, juggling the demands of the farm with the joys of raising children. It's a special day as Bertie joins me in the field, earning some pocket money while helping with the pumpkin picking. From discovering quirky "bo...

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In this episode Emily explains how the pumpkin harvest is operating at the pumpkin patch at Foxes Farm Produce in Colchester, Essex.  It's harvest time on the farm for the pumpkins and the pickers are in the fields picking the pumpkins.  Emily then explains what it is like to load the pallets, inspect the pumpkins for quality and there is even an opportunity to hear Emily interview John one of the pumpkin pickers.

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August 16, 2024 7 mins

Join Emily 'The Pumpkin Patch Mum' on her new podcast where she provides you with an introduction to pumpkin farming whilst juggling her lifestyle as a mum.  This episode gives you an insight into Emily's life at the start of the pumpkin season.

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