We've narrowed down what you need to know about pumpkin carving, including a step-by-step guide on how to carve pumpkin for beginners; what you might need to buy (from carving kit

Supermarket shelves are buckling under the weight of pumpkins. Witch hats, cat ears and devil horns have been fetched down from the attic. There can only be one reason: Halloween, the spooky celebration observed every year on October 31,

All you need is paint, pumpkins, Mod Podge, and dinner napkins (yes, really) for this simple craft. First, paint your pumpkins white or blue to provide a neat background. Add some Mod Podge and cover the pumpkins with a thin layer of tissue, then finish the look by painting the stems gold.

Britons are turning their attention to carving a pumpkin for Halloween, which in 2023 will fall on a Tuesday. Placing the fruit outside the home started as an ancient Irish custom to ward off evil spirits but now it has become a prime opportunity for people to show off their artistic prowess​ on their front doorstep or add a touch of cosy autumnal warmth to their interiors.

It's no surprise that carved pumpkins are an attractive food source for common pests. We're covering natural repellants and different types of protective barriers that keep natural predators away (at least until November 1st).