I think the title of this post says it all…who could resist smiling after seeing this whimsical gourd? I am loving this idea of etching a design on a growing pumpkin, gourd or squash! However, not too many of us have pumpkin patches in our back yards but if you are fortunate enough to have a garden space what a fun idea to try. The farm market that displayed this grinning guy had so many great etches from simple words and phrases to dinosaurs, animals and spooky faces. What a fun living project to do with kids! If you are a pre-planning type, you could also try multiple pumpkins with words to welcome your guest to a party or indicate the buffet table or bar. I’m not sure whether a garden center would take orders for these guys but, in my opinion, it would be worth asking! No matter whether you would actually try this at home (in your spare time!)–I definitely thought it was a fun, fall idea worth sharing. Anyway, doesn’t he make you smile?
