These gorgeous gourds work so hard throughout the holidays and they are the glue of our Halloween decorations after all. Make a pumpkin bird feeder.… Read More »What Do You Do With Decorative Gourds After Halloween?
What is this? The most common animals you’ll find picking through your pumpkins are squirrels, deer, birds, rabbits, groundhogs, mice, raccoons, porcupines, and even your… Read More »What Animal Took My Pumpkin?
Baking Soda Spray Fungicide for Pumpkins Purdue University Extension recommends that you combine 2 1/2 tablespoons of horticultural oil and 4 teaspoons of baking soda… Read More »What Do You Spray On Pumpkins To Get Mildew?
Purdue University Extension recommends that you combine 2 1/2 tablespoons of horticultural oil and 4 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 gallon of water. Add… Read More »How Do You Treat Fungus On Pumpkin Plants?
Cayenne pepper is quite spicy and can deter some critters from snacking. You can sprinkle some cayenne around the pumpkin, or even on the pumpkin… Read More »How Do I Protect My Pumpkins From Rats?
Yes, petroleum jelly prevents your jack-o’-lantern from getting moldy. It’s not a myth. Smearing petroleum jelly on your jack-o’-lantern helps it stay fresh longer. SEATTLE… Read More »How Do You Preserve A Pumpkin With Vaseline?
Unopened Vaseline will last a lifetime as there are no active ingredients, so there’s nothing in there to expire. Does bacteria grow on Vaseline? And… Read More »Does Vaseline Get Moldy?
A stack of gourds makes an eye-catching decoration inside your home or outside in the yard. Fresh, uncured gourds may last for a few weeks… Read More »How Long Will Decorative Gourds Last?
Wipe the gourds dry and spray lightly with a household disinfectant or mist with rubbing alcohol. Space the prepared gourds on a few layers of… Read More »How Do You Keep Ornamental Gourds From Rotting?
The easiest way to do this is to let the puree thaw overnight in the fridge. If you froze the pumpkin in an ice tray,… Read More »How Do You Defrost A Frozen Pumpkin?