At our homes the PUMPKINS come out in mid September...as the leaves begin to turn. We put them away only as we begin to decorate for Christmas!
This year I purchased four fresh pumpkins for a carving party. The cost was nearly $40.
This made me realize how inexpensive it is to own BLENKO GLASS Pumpkins. Each year we bring out our collection of pumpkins - orange - yellow - combinations of orange and yellow and a gold pumpkin ( unique almost like a frosted gold lame ) I have pumpkins dating back to grade schools years.
This year consider purchasing a Blenko Glass Pumpkin ( under $65) large or small they now come in a variety of colors. Patchwork, Vintage, Autumn.
Blenko Glass Company blenkoglass on line catalog to order your pumpkins.