Looking for a spooky way to light your home and yard this
Halloween? Consider the eerie illuminations of candles, lamps,
and solar lights. Many people carve Jack-o-Lanterns every autumn
when the leaves begin to fall, but not everyone thinks of
pumpkins in terms of their sustainable energy potential. A
stroll around the Farmer’s Market provides a ton of options for
finding that perfect pumpkin. This year, I will be carving my
very first Jack-o-Lantern! I’ve watched others carve pumpkins
and hollow out gourds for birdhouses, but now it’s time for me
to give it a go. Jack-o-Lantern Carving Tips: 1. Choose a flat-
bottomed pumpkin so it won’t roll around. 2. Cut out the lid at
an angle to prevent it from dropping inside. 3. Sprinkle
cinnamon or pumpkin spice inside the lid so it smells like a
pumpkin pie! By placing candles inside jars with loose beans,
rice or gravel, they can light a path to your porch for trick-
or-treaters (or gently illuminate the garden while you drink hot
cocoa around a bonfire). Need more j