Pumpkins

When it comes to Halloween, we all think of pumpkins. And in recent years, supermarkets have developed Halloween pumpkins to have thinner flesh and a more spacious interior, to make them easier to carve (but less great for eating).

 If you buy a pumpkin, or squash from the food aisle (instead of the ‘Halloween’ aisle) this should mean you can enjoy some yummy pumpkin recipes once you’ve had fun carving.

• The seeds can be roasted for a tasty treat or topping (great on risotto or in a salad) 
• Make pumpkin wedges (if you have big chunks with the skin on)
• Add the flesh to a vegetable stock
• You could also use the flesh in risotto, pies cakes, or soups.

Find some great pumpkin recipes.

And when the Halloween fun is over – why not get planning on next year? By growing next years pumpkins

Pumpkins are super easy to grow. Just save some seeds from your pumpkin carving and plant them ready for next years crop. Head over to Garden Organic to learn more

Most importantly, remember to properly dispose of your pumpkin

For the parts you can’t eat, or if you were super keen and carved a bit early the best thing to do is to compost your carved pumpkin at home or put it in your food waste recycling (remember: don't put them in your general rubbish bin).

• Food waste recycling - chop your used pumpkin and put it in your food waste recycling caddy 
• Compost it - again, chop it up and put it in your compost bin, if you have one. 

Our friends at Garden Organic have more great tips on how to have a Greener Halloween.