Decorating with Pumpkins, Gourds, and Cornstalks

Nothing says autumn like the warm, rustic beauty of pumpkins, gourds, and cornstalks. These seasonal favorites bring instant harvest charm to your home and garden, and they’re easy to work with whether you prefer simple accents or elaborate displays.

Porch Displays

• Stacked pumpkins: Try stacking pumpkins of different sizes and colors by your entryway for a bold, welcoming statement. Mixing orange, white, and heirloom varieties creates extra interest.

• Bundle cornstalks: Tie dried cornstalks around porch posts or light poles with burlap ribbon for height and texture. Add a few pots of mums at the base for a complete look.

• Rustic groupings: Arrange gourds, pumpkins, and straw bales together for a farm-fresh harvest vignette. A lantern or two tucked into the mix adds cozy evening charm.

Centerpieces and Indoor Accents

• Gourd bowls: Hollow out larger gourds or small pumpkins to use as natural containers for flowers, berries, or even succulents.

• Mini pumpkin place settings: Place a mini pumpkin at each plate for a festive and inexpensive way to dress up your fall table.

• Corn husk accents: Use dried cornhusks to craft napkin rings, wreaths, or garlands that carry the harvest theme indoors.

From farmhouse casual to refined autumn elegance, pumpkins, gourds, and cornstalks offer endless creative possibilities. Stop by The Country Barn in Elkton, KY to find fresh, beautiful selections—it’s worth the drive from any distance! While you’re here, enjoy coffee, pizza, or ice cream from The Country Boy, and don’t forget to explore our Proven Winners plants, Endless Summer Hydrangeas, and fall favorites to complete your seasonal décor.