The Art of the Pumpkin: Decorating, Stacking & Savoring the Season
Every Fall, we fill our greenhouse and transform it into a pumpkin-lover’s dream, overflowing with heirloom and specialty pumpkins in every shape, size, and color. We’ve created something we call The Patch with a View — a charming, picture-perfect space filled with big displays, stacks of colorful pumpkins, and cozy photo ops for families, couples, and pumpkin fans of all ages.
This isn't your average pumpkin patch — it’s part pumpkin gallery, part fall playground, and part local tradition.
Whether you’re here to decorate your porch, bake a pie, or simply soak up that golden, leaf-crunching kind of day, we’ve got the pumpkins — and the inspiration — to make your fall one to remember.
Stacking Pumpkins: A Front Porch Tradition
If you’ve ever looked at a magazine-worthy fall porch and thought, “How do they do that?” — here’s the secret: stacking pumpkins.
Start with a sturdy, flat-bottomed variety like Blue Doll, Crystal Star, or Jarrahdale — something squat and heavy to serve as your base. From there, play with color and texture. Add a pale Cotton Candy or smooth Porcelain Doll, then top it off with something quirky like Warty Goblin or the pink-toned Galeux d’Eysines.
You’re not just decorating — you’re layering the season.
Don’t be afraid to go off-script. Use stacks at the base of your mailbox. Line your walkway. Build a single dramatic column next to your front door. These pumpkins are sturdy and hold up beautifully!
A Rainbow of Possibilities
Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you at the patch this season:
Cinderella – That perfect fairytale shape and a rich, burnt orange color.
Galeux d’Eysines – Pale peachy-pink with whimsical, natural "warts" — like nature’s texture art.
Jarrahdale – A stormy blue-gray beauty that adds depth to any display.
Porcelain Doll & Porcelain Princess – Blush-toned showstoppers with smooth skin and a romantic vibe.
Mellow Yellow – Soft, golden, and cheerful — a ray of sunshine in pumpkin form.
Warty Goblin – Green, bumpy, and wonderfully weird — a kid favorite, every time.
Jade Knight – Deep green and dramatic.
Hot Chocolate – Warm, rich brown tones — cozy and unexpected.
Royale Blue – Unusual, moody blue tones that elevate any fall palette.
Blue Doll – Round and slightly flattened with a stunning slate-blue skin.
Cotton Candy – Pale ivory white — ideal for elegant decorating.
Crystal Star – A brighter, whiter white that shines in contrast with darker tones.
Classic Carving Pumpkins – Big, bold, and ready for faces, scenes, or just a candle and a smile.
Decorating Tips from the Patch
Mix color families: Try grouping pinks with blues, or yellows with white and green.
Use natural elements: Add corn stalks, hay bales, mums, ornamental cabbage, dried grasses, and lanterns for an effortlessly styled porch or tablescape.
Think vertical: Use urns, crates, or galvanized tubs to add height and variety.
Don’t overthink it: Sometimes three pumpkins with great shape and color are more striking than a dozen arranged perfectly.
Bonus: Many of These Are Edible
Pumpkins like Cinderella, Jarrahdale, and Galeux d’Eysines are more than just pretty faces. They’re delicious roasted, pureed into soups, or turned into pies and breads. If you’re into cooking — or gifting — grab an extra one for the kitchen.
Fall only comes once a year. Make it beautiful. Make it creative. And make it taste good, too.
We’d love to see you out at the patch — whether you’re looking for a new porch tradition or just the perfect pumpkin to carve under the stars.
You favorite fall treats, drinks and fresh air await.