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Pumpkin Centerpiece

Take advantage of widespread availability of pumpkins! Pumpkins come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be hollowed out to create natural flower vases. Using a sharp, serrated knife, carefully cut out a wide lid from the top of the pumpkin. Cut the lid loose and hollow out the insides of the pumpkin using a large spoon
. Insert a plastic container that is small enough to fit inside the pumpkin and large enough to contain the flowers you would like to use. Then, cut a piece of gardening foam to fit the size of the container, place it inside, and thoroughly soak with water. Seasonal flowers and berries can be placed inside. If you are preparing this centerpiece in advance you may want to consider coating the interior of the pumpkin with petroleum jelly: this will help prevent it from drying out. Place small and uniquely shaped squashes and gourds around the table to accent the pumpkin centerpiece.