Carved pumpkin faces are great, but sometimes a simpler design does the job just as well.
You could use a knife to cut the holes, but a drill with a hole cutter bit attached will do a much quicker and neater job of it. Especially handy if you need to create lots for a party.
After more uses for your pumpkins and squashes? Try this pumpkin bird feeder, then use the flesh from inside in a composting trench, which will enrich the surrounding soil with nutrients.
For full advice on how to grow pumpkins and squashes, you’ll find everything you need in our grow guide to pumpkins and squashes.
Find out how to make these easy pumpkin lanterns in a few simple steps.
You Will Need
Drill with holesaw bit attachments
Pumpkins
Bowl and spoon
A sharp knife
Total time:
Step 1
Cut a circular hole around the stalk, angling the blade towards the pumpkin’s centre. Dig out flesh and seeds with large spoon.
Step 2
Using the hole cutter, drill through the sides, making lots of equally spaced holes. If you like, experiment with the placement of your holes to create patterns.
