Tomato Cage Pumpkin Topiary
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion. – Henry David Thoreau
If you were to google the meaning of the quote above, you would find a variety of opinions. I take it as…eveyone is clammering over the fancy and luxurious, but the road less traveled is a lot less crowded and has this great, useful, beautiful pumpkin that we get all to ourselves!
I really relate to the quote as I like to venture into roads less traveled like washing my bags, reusing “junk”, taking the cut end of a cucumber and rubbing it over my face instead of tossing it, or buying second hand. It’s not that people don’t do these things, but it sure is less crowded than the BUY, BUY, BUY scene.
For this month’s Thrifty Style Team challenge, I decided to make use of my tomato cage since the tomato season is officially over.
Bye, bye summer garden😢 …
This tomato cage pumpkin topiary is simple to make and is perfect for your fall porch. AND, if you want to you can use faux or fabric pumpkins instead…perfect for an indoor topiary.
SUPPLIES
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- Tomato Cage (I used one like this but you can use this kind as well)
- Pumpkins (Faux or Real) in various sizes (small to large)
- Straw or Rafia
- Plant pot to place your topiary on, I used a whiskey barrel planter like this.
- Optional – Ribbon or any other decoration you would like to use. This is especially helpful if you need to tie your stakes up with wire (see instructions).
TOMATO CAGE PUMPKIN TOPIARY INSTRUCTIONS
- Turn your tomato cage so that the large circle is on the bottom and the points are at the top or large part is at the bottom and small is at the top.
- Place your tomato cage where you would like it – porch, plant pot, etc. I placed mine in a pot that did have some dirt already in it.
- Place straw over dirt.
- Fill the tomato cage with pumpkins and squashes and gords oh my!
- If you have the points at the top, tie them together using string or wire.
- Place a ribbon at the top or any other decoration you like.
Easy, right? Just the way I like it!
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Such a fun way to display pumpkins Deborah!
Thank you Cindy!
What a creative way to use a tomato cage! I NEVER would have thought of this for Fall decor. Thanks for sharing the quote, too.
It’s always fun to visit your blog.
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Thanks Meegan! It was fun to create.
I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love this!! And I absolutely love that quote. I interpret it the same way you do. <3
Awww Thank you Kristi!
I love, love, love your pumpkin topiary! We have grown pumpkins and gourds several years but didn’t get any planted this year. Saving this idea for next year because it’s such a good one!
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Thank you Jane!I hope you’re able to make it next year.
oh my…would not have thought to use a tomato cage for pumpkins…but it totally works!
Thanks Laura! It does totally work. I’ve seen them used for ghosts and also to make small Christmas trees.
It hasn’t been long since I ripped up the sad tomato plants and stacked the cages by the garage. And just last week I realized those mums I put by the front door just a month ago (!) are on their way out…which leaves me more than a little disappointed. There’s still lots of time left before Christmas decor can go out there. What to do??? Now I know. 🙂 Love this! Thanks for the inspiration.
The transitions of seasons can be tricky. Hope you try this.
What a neat idea! This would be a better use for my tomato cages than around tomato plants that I can’t seem to keep alive. LOL
Linda at Mixed Kreations recently posted…Repurposed Light Parts Angel
Thank you Linda!
Super cute and frugal way to spruce up the sides of my deck staircase for next fall, thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome Jenne!