Just Veggies

Repurposing Decorative Pumpkins and Gourds

Are you left with slowly sinking pumpkins and rotting gourds that have served their decorative purpose for the fall holidays? Don’t toss them into the trash. Instead, consider giving them a second life in your garden. Not only is this an eco-friendly option (and you should be eco-friendly), but it also adds nutrients back into ...

Fabulous Fall Centerpiece Ideas

Stacking pumpkins and gourds in pretty bowls is always a favourite table topper, but stick around for a myriad of ideas for a gorgeous Autumn display. Fabulous Fall Centerpiece Ideas! Fall centerpieces using live plants can be created using seasonal flowers like pansies or mums, cut branches, pinecones, or container plants such as sedum, ...

Harvesting Gourds

Aside from giant inflatables and pumpkin spice lattes, gourds are one of the most iconic representations of fall here in the U.S. As the calendar switches to September, a basket of colorful gourds takes the place of the vase of summer flowers on the credenza. Each one truly is different—a different crook, color pattern, warts ...