Even though some may say I'm too old for a traditional Halloween experience, I still get super excited when I see fake cobwebs, freaky scarecrows and Jack-O-Lanterns laid out on my neighbors' porches. What makes it even more exciting is how awesomely creative today's Jack-O-Lanterns are! This list of inventive homemade Halloween lanterns outlines the best of the best, with some pumpkin carvings displaying a level of imagination and craftsmanship I never thought possible.
Everyone from Edward Cullen of Twilight to Sarah Palin can apparently be carved into a pumpkin, taking the concept of trick or treating to a whole new level. There are even nail-studded Jack-O-Lanterns to give your porch a more Gothic, avant-garde feel. Ultimately, I don't care what's on the pumpkin as long as I get my free candy.
50 Festive Jack-O-Lanterns
Homemade Halloween Decor from Policitcal Pumpkins to Geek Lanterns:
Armida Ascano — Oct 10, 2011 — Lifestyle
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Hilarious Halloween Duds
These Costumes Let You Be the Life, Laugh or Death of a Party
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Stars Wars Pumpkins
Spooky Sith-O-Lanterns
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Extreme Pumpkins
Coolest Carvings & Contests
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Jack-O-Lantern Inspiration Sites
Walyou Pumpkin Carvings Spark Ghoulish Ideas
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Nerdy Pumpkin Creations
Funny Pumpkin Carvings Celebrate the Nerd in All of Us
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Political Pumpkins
Obamalanterns & Sarah Palinkins
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Glamorous Foodtography
Paul Lowe Makes Food Styling Resemble High Fashion Shoots
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Weird PC Cases
Crazy Computer Modifications
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Sculptural Pumpkins
Carving With Props
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Jack-O-Lantern Facades
Architecture Firm Johnston Marklee Creates a Minimalist Statement
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Geek Pumpkins
Jack o' Lanterns for Gamers
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Harry Potter Pumpkins
Muggles Celebrating Halloween
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Big Mac Pumpkin
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Extreme Halloween Exteriors
10 Pumpkin Houses
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Extreme Halloween Photoshopping
Worth1000 Jack O' Lantern Contest
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Geektastic Halloween Carvings
Tech-Themed Pumpkins Get You Inspired for the Holiday
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Pumpkin Court Kicks
The Halloween Adidas Heat Check Will Make You the Scariest Baller
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DIY Studded Pumpkins
Eddie Borgo Puts Signature Look on Halloween Staple
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Water-Powered Pumpkin Eater
Fluidcut Waterjet
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Spooky Window Treatments
Animated Halloween Projections
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Intergalactic Pumpkin Carvings
The Pumpkin Geek Does Star Trek Jack-o'-Lanterns for Halloween
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Pumpkin Baby Costumes
10 Infant Halloween Jack o' Lanterns
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Modern Art Pumpkins
From Louis Vuitton to Graffiti-Inspired Jack-o'-Lanterns
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Partisan Pumpkins
Political Jack o' Lanterns from Both Parties
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Insane Celeb Carvings
The Pumpkin Geek Celebrity Jack-o'-Lanterns Will Blow Your Mind
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Pumpkin Carving Party: Trend Hunter Fun Day
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Luxe Leather Pumpkins
Alexander Lamont Turns Nature's Textures into Luxury Artwork
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Teen Dracula Gourds
The Vampire Diaries Pumpkin Will Make Teens Scream
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Jack-O'-Lantern Concept Cruisers
The PumpkinCar Will Have You Tricked-Out All Year Round
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Pets as Pumpkins
10 Jack o' Lantern Costumes
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Limited Edition Halloween Branding
From Spooky Soda to Pumpkin Ice Cream
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Spooky Beverage Coolers
Illuminated Pumpkin Ice Cubes for Halloween Drinks
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Giant Pumpkin Growing
The Next Hip Hobby?
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Spooky Skate Shoes
The Vans 2010 Halloween Pack Gets You Ready to Trick-or-Treat
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Luminous Holiday Teddies
Medicom Toy Bearbrick 'Halloween 2011' Edition Glimmers Frighteningly
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The Danger of Giant Pumpkins
691kg Beast Squashes Opposition (Halloween Special)
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Jack-O'-Lantern Kicks
The Spitfire Vans TNT 5 Sneaker for Men is Halloween-Inspired
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Halloween Shirt Equalizers
LED Sound-Activated Pumpkin T-Shirt is Musically Fun
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Pumpkinmobiles
Rinspeed E2 is a Fiat 500 Mod at the Geneva Auto Show 2009
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Burial Ground Candles
The Graveyard Shift Halloween Candle Holder is Uber-Spooky
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DIY Light-Sensitive Jack o' Lanterns
High-Tech Halloween Decor
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Undecided Voter Pumpkins
Politically Confused Jack'o'Lanterns
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Frighteningly Festive Puppets
Create Halloween Shows With a Skeleton Marionette
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Honking Halloween Toys
Sonic Jack-O-Lantern is a Devil of a Good Time
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LED Jack-O-Lanterns
The Led Matrix Pumpkin Mixes Technology and Tradition
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Recycled Jack-O-Lanterns
MaximOnline Shows You How to Reuse Your Halloween Pumpkins
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Gourd Illuminators
The Sword Pumpkin Illuminator is a Safe Way to Light Up
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DIY Wind-Up Jack o' Lanterns
Make Your Own Musical Pumpkins
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Spooky Pop-Up Launches
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Trick-or-Treat Donut Hole Buckets
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Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
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Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Sweet Fall-Inspired Fragrances
Le Monde Gourmand's Pumpkin Crème Eau de Parfum is Warm and Spicy
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
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Food-Inspired Candle Collections
The Campbell's® Releases Its Report Alongside Cheeky Candles
Spooky Movie-Themed Polishes
Sally Hansen and Warner Bros Debut a New Beetlejuice Nail Collection
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Charms
Gnoce Launches Its Adorable Halloween Collection & a Special Sale
DIY Pretzel Cabins
Snyder's Pretzel Cabins Put a Salty Spin on Gingerbread Houses
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Seven-in-One Camper Lanterns
The LOVORK Modular Camping Lantern Has a Multifunctional Form
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Spooky Candle Collections
Goose Creek Candle Company Taps Beetlejuice in Its New Capsule
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Halloween Series Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces the Special Nightmare Before Christmas Set
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
Fortnum's 1707 Crackers are Filled with Miniature Kitchen Utensils
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Purposeful Pumpkin Spice Popcorns
This Pumpkin Spice Passion has a Purpose
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor
Lowe's Halloween 2024 Collection Features Four Characters
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Halloween-Only Candy Bar Varieties
These New Hershey's Halloween Treats are Arriving for 2024
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Autumnal Pumpkin Ice Creams
The Carvel Pumpkin Cheesecake Soft Serve Menu Arrives This Month
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets
The LEGO Group Based Its New Lind on the Hit Netflix Series Wednesday
Haunting Halloween Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Halloween Ice Cream Flavors Share Sensory Adventures
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Artisanal Halloween Chocolates
The Norman Love Confections 2024 Halloween Collection is Flavorful
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
Spooky Halloween Snack Hybrids
Snax-Sational Brands Debuts Its Cookie Pop OREO® Halloween Edition
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Flavorful Party Snacks
Imperial's Snacking Popcorn is a Fun Snack for Festivities
Thematic Large-Scale Light Installations
SPOOKY AT ILLUMI Offers a Unique Family Experience
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies
Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are Arriving for Halloween
Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings
Tim Hortons US Features Halloween Menu Items
Better-For-You Halloween Lollipops
The Zolli Candy Seasonal Packaging Celebrates Halloween
Crispy Autumnal Dessert Candies
M&M's Milk Chocolate Pumpkin Pie is Sweetly Spiced
Halloween-Themed Sock Collections
Stance's New Legends of Horror Sock Collection is Festive
Halloween Candy Ice Creams
Cold Stone Has a New 31 Nights of Monster Mash Creation for Halloween
Spooky Treat-Inspired Calendars
Ferrero Unveils its 31 Days of Halloween Countdown Calendar
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Bite-Sized Chocolate Pumpkins
Hershey's is Selling Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins for Fall 2024
Expansive Spooky Dessert Ranges
Lola’s Bakery Halloween Collection is Available for Delivery
Halloween Creamer Costumes
International Delight Debuts Playful Halloween Outfits for the Holidays
Seasonal Pumpkin Hummus
Cedar Mediterranean Foods Introduces Limited Batch Organic Pumpkin Hommus
Ghost-Shaped Candies
TWIZZLERS Ghosts Cherry Flavored Candy Arrives Early for Halloween
All-In-One Festive Lighting
Govee's New Holiday Lighting Experience Evokes a Sense of Togetherness
Christmas Decoration Spirit Packaging
Renais Festive Lantern Edition Comes with Gift Wrap and More
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Early Christmas Decoration Contests
Oreo Will Reward Festive Fans Who Decorate Early This Year
Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates
Compartés Celebrates Spooky Season with Limited-Edition Bars
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs
The Pumpkin Potion Liqueur from Gravity Drinks is Spooky
Haunted Marshmallow Cereals
Chocolate Lucky Charms Limited Edition Haunted Features Spooky Shapes
Sinister Comic Series Masks
Marvel and Hasbro Release the Green Goblin Helmet
Pumpkin Spice Madeleines
Sugar Bowl Bakery is releasing new Pumpkin Spice Madeleines this fall
Hand-Knit Finger Puppets
Blabla's Finger Puppet Mushrooms are Sold in a 5-Piece Set
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Spooky Halloween Giveaways
Spirit Halloween Halfway to Halloween Giveaway at Lizzie Borden House
Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences
The New York Botanical Garden Hosts a Tim Burton Light Trail
Fall Harvest Candle Collections
Mrs. Meyer’s Garden Heirloom Collection Has Two Scent Options
Spooky Soap Bundles
Dr. Squatch's Spooky Suds Include Four Limited-Edition Products
Fall-Inspired Cream Cheeses
Philly Cream Cheese is Rereleasing its Pumpkin Spice Spread
Autumnal Vacation Scented Candles
Yankee Candle The Cottage Getaway Collection Includes Six Scents
Halloween-Themed Margarita Recipes
Flecha Azul Tequila & Dos Hombres Mezcal Partner for Halloween
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Autumnal Caramelized Milk Treats
These Häagen-Dazs Pumpkin Spice Treats are Arriving Next Month
Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators
The Chorong Lantern by Hyejin Cho is Inspired by Korean Design
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Care Sets
Lush's Limited-Edition Bewitched Gift Set Features Five Spooky Items
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Allergy-Friendly Retailer Campaigns
FARE and CVS Pharmacy Partnered for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Undead Easter Treats
The Sugar Plum Chocolate Zombie Bunny is Handcrafted
Seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Long John Silver's Has a New Cake from the Cheesecake Factory Bakery
Halloween Wine Tastings
Sixty Vines Curated Wine and Candy Pairings for Whites, Reds and Rosé
Caramel Apple Hard Candies
Werther's New Harvest Line Candy Shares a Decadent Fall Flavor
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Flavorful Fall-Enthused Chocolates
Chocolove Introduced its Pumpkin-Shaped Fall Bites
Halloween Candy-Packed Cookies
These Insomnia Cookies Halloween Treats Come in Two Options
Spooky Private Label Treats
Albertsons Overjoyed Halloween Treats are Arriving for Autumn
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
High-End Halloween Candy Collections
The Hotel Chocolat Halloween Collection is Sumptuous
Halloween-Themed Laundry Products
Tallow + Ash Spooky Szn Comes in Shampoo and Conditioner
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Pumpkin Pie Ice Creams
Cold Stone's Pumpkin in the Sky Creation is Perfect for the Holidays
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Food-Inspired Costume Contests
Kraft Natural Cheese Centers Its Grated Parmesan for Halloween
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Spooky Life-Size Animatronics
Gemmy Debuts a Head-Spinning Beetlejuice Character
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas
These JONES Halloween Sodas Come in Three Options
Holiday Icon Inflatables
Gemmy Unveiled its Grinch Decor to Capture the Essence of Grinchmas
Spooky Seasonal Cakes
TOUS les JOURS Introduces the 'Happy Halloween' Collection
Halloween Drone Deliveries
Manna Delivers Halloween Treats To Homes in Fort Worth, Texas
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Two-Tier Pumpkin Cakes
Crumbl is Serving Up a New Pumpkin Cake for Halloween Week
Festive Decorated Marshmallows
Williams-Sonoma Launches the Playful 'Festive Jumbo Marshmallows'
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats
The CINNAHOLIC Cemetery Box Offers Free-From Seasonal Treats
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes
Trader Joe's Halloween Sprinkle Boasts a Medley of Spooky Shapes
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Cinematic Candy Cases
These New CandyRific Character Candy Cases Celebrate a Classic Film
Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits
The Popcorn Kitchen Scary Eyes Home Popping Kit Has Chocolate Eyeballs
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Toy Brick-Made Festive Trailers
LEGO Presents the Hallmark-Style Herding Home for the Holiday
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Unconventional Gardening Kits
The Freaky Veg Kit Grows Purple Carrots and Dark Opal Tomatoes
Seasonal Pumpkin-Flavored Macarons
The Pumpkin Macaron from Le Macaron is Limited-Edition