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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Debi Bolocofsky
Debi Bolocofsky
10 years ago

Great centerpieces. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com

Lisa Lynn
Lisa Lynn
10 years ago

Love these gourd vases, Kathy! Thanks for sharing on The HomeAcre Harvest Hop! I hope to see you back to share more fun posts today!

TheChickenChick
10 years ago

Thanks Bonnie!

Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie
Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie
10 years ago

I love your fall gourd vases! They're so simple and stylish! Thanks for sharing this at The Pin Junkie Link Party! It was featured in a collection of fall decorating ideas. http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/11/fall-decorating-roundup.html. Make sure to link up your fall recipes at Friday's party!

TheChickenChick
10 years ago

Thanks for the invite, Lisa. I shared! :)