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By passiflora
November 1, 2014

Keep using those jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween. Use them as planters.

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beckygardener

Oct 31, 2014 10:21 PM CST

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Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

How long does it last before it decomposes?

Neat idea!

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.
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passiflora

Nov 1, 2014 5:27 AM CST

Central AL (Zone 8a)

I am certain it depends on the environment. My last one lasted past the new year but by then the roots that grown down held the soil intact and I just mounded some leaves around that.

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ViolaAnn

Nov 1, 2014 6:16 AM CST

Name: Ann
Ottawa, ON Canada (Zone 5a)

Might work in Zone 8a. Up here in 4b we're expecting snow.

Ann

Pictures of all my hostas, updated annually and tracked since 2008 begin at: https://violaann.smugmug.com/G...

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mjsponies

Nov 1, 2014 6:31 AM CST

Name: mj
Central Florida

I don't even bother craving pumpkins anymore as they decompose so fast here in Florida. Cute idea tho if your in a little cooler climate.

God gave us wings. He just called them horses

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SheilaC

Nov 2, 2014 4:31 PM CST

Name: Sheila Caldon
Aiken, SC (Zone 8a)

Seems there's no way to respond to an individual post, but, I wanted to tell ViolaAnn how lovely her collection of Hosta is! Very well kept gardens. Thanks for sharing!

Beauty pleases, not only the eyes, but the heart as well. ~~Sheila

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ViolaAnn

Nov 8, 2014 9:06 AM CST

Name: Ann
Ottawa, ON Canada (Zone 5a)