As we speak we’re visiting with Cherry Ong in Richmond, British Columbia.

Fall is the time to shut the backyard, and it looks as if making topped pumpkins has develop into a practice for me. Listed here are this yr’s handmade Thanksgiving items. (I stored two for myself!)

green-grey pumpkin topped with various green succulentsA pumpkin topped with succulent cuttings from the backyard

light green pumpkin topped with dark burgundy succulentsThe number of textures and colours of succulent leaves makes a wonderful association.

hydrangea flowerhead between two white succulent-topped pumpkinsA dried hydrangea flowerhead provides to the show.

small white pumpkin topped with nuts in shells, pinecones, and succulentsI attempted one thing totally different this yr. A few of these pumpkins are topped with blended nuts, pine cones, silver bell eucalyptus, and strawflowers. Those who have succulents require weekly watering, however people who don’t require even much less upkeep.

another small white pumpkin topped with mixed nuts and white strawflowersWhite strawflowers (Bracteantha bracteata, Zones 10–11 or as an annual) are from the summer time backyard. Completely satisfied Thanksgiving to all!

uniquely shaped and colored squash topped with colorful succulentsThis season introduced plenty of Turk’s turban squash to the

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