My chickens believe that my mums are for standing on and walking through, which is to be expected, but when I find the broken stems my feathered vandals have left behind, I can’t bring myself to throw them away. 

A recent trip with my daughters to a local pumpkin farm provided the inspiration for giving a second life to the broken mums.

This Cinderella pumpkin variety is my flock’s favorite flavor.

Simply cut off the top of a gourd, scoop out the center, add water & fill with flowers.

Kate, my Speckled Sussex hen, always has to know what’s going on and whether there’s something edible to be had.

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My chickens believe that my mums are for standing on and walking through, which is to be expected, but when I find the broken stems my feathered vandals have left behind, I can’t bring myself to throw them away. 

A recent trip with my daughters to a local pumpkin farm provided the inspiration for giving a second life to the broken mums.

This Cinderella pumpkin variety is my flock’s favorite flavor.

Simply cut off the top of a gourd, scoop out the center, add water & fill with flowers.

Kate, my Speckled Sussex hen, always has to know what’s going on and whether there’s something edible to be had.

This post was shared here: Adorned from AboveCheerios & LattesCrafts a la ModeDear Creatives,Diana Rambles, Fluster Buster, Lambert’s LatelyLavender Garden Cottage,  My Sweet Mission, Small Footprint FamilyThe Best Blog Recipes,The Blissful BeeThe DIY DreamerThe Pin JunkieThe Self Sufficient Home Acre

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loving my galaxys4
loving my galaxys4
10 years ago

This is so lovely and so creative! I wish I had your creativity! Amazing

winnie rottem
winnie rottem
10 years ago

Everything looks sooooooooo beautiful and colorful :)
You'd probably be surprised but pumpkins are not so popular here as we don't celebrate Halloween. So seeing all of this is still unique for me :)

Erin Blegen
Erin Blegen
10 years ago

What a gorgeous and sensible project! Thanks so much for the great idea ;)

Erin
http://yellowbirchhobbyfarm.blogspot.com

Lisa Raes
Lisa Raes
10 years ago

What a fantastic idea, I truly love fall and all its rich colors. These look great. ~ Lisa

KiwiLand
KiwiLand
10 years ago

Yes they are. I like getting them at the grocery store and cutting up for baking. I leave the skin on so it looks realy cool dished up.