Okay, I know
that it’s not even September, but if Starbucks can advertise ‘pumpkin spice’ drinks,
then I can surely talk about my all-time favorite craft project—SUCCULENT
PUMPKINS! Several years ago, I
discovered this art, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Nothing says “autumn” quite like
pumpkins. The days are growing shorter,
the heat is beginning to break, and the holidays are approaching. Let’s get creative! You need a pumpkin, some sphagnum moss, a lot
of succulent cuttings, a glue gun, and perhaps a helpful teacher on the side. I also use other decorative items from nature,
such as nuts and seed pods. There are
few rules—just have fun and be creative.
When the pumpkins are properly cared for, they can last for months. I will be offering a class thru Texas
Discovery Gardens in October. If you are
interested, I would love to have you join us.
To encourage you, I’ve included a few photos of some of my pumpkins from
the past. They can be large or small,
fancy or plain, but once you create a Succulent Pumpkin, you will be hooked! 😊
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This one was 3 months old and still looked great.
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| This mini-pumpkin was beautiful with just a single succulent rosette. |
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All kinds of succulents.
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