Jack-O’-Lantern

Instead of a jack-o’-lantern, I carved a Jarrahdale Squash and decorated with Bird of Paradise, Japanese Anemone and Magnolia leaves.  Carving the squash required some elbow grease.  I meant to make this arrangement for Halloween, but the squash molded pretty quickly even with a plastic liner inside to hold water.  At least, I made a huge pot of squash soup and enjoyed the arrangement for a few days.