It's not surprising to hear millions of pumpkins end up in the bin once the Halloween celebrations come to an end and we start taking down our fall decorations for another year. However, compost experts urge gardeners to not be so quick to discard pumpkins and gourds that have served a decorative purpose up until this point.
When it comes to making compost, it can be tricky to know what you can and can't put in your compost bin. The good news is, if you grow pumpkins and grow gourds of weird and wonderful colors and patterns for your fall porch, you can repurpose these crops as compost ingredients.
