the pumpkins idea is suggestive to me that the efforts you've put into spiritual
growth are/were due to become apparent in the fall -- that season is strongly
associated with pumpkins to my mind.
the 'something on the side' growth seems an extra-curricular activity that
you've engaged in for the interim (you're skilled like that). dawn approaches,
and your work will begin in earnest during the daylight hours. the fall harvest
appears assured (seen as already a full crop), so no worries there.