Halloween. A time for spooky movies, endless sweet treats and of course the traditional Jack O Lantern pumpkin. Whether you are buying a pumpkin at the supermarket, joining the hype and visiting a pumpkin patch or growing your own, the humble Pumpkin is not just for show around the end of October. 

In fact, it seems that the multiple uses of a pumpkin is still not being communicated effectively with 8 million pumpkins being binned every year in the UK. 

To help you on your way to reusing these delicious vegetables, Nutley's have compiled a list of the best ways to use your pumpkins; from the flesh and seeds to the shell of the pumpkin.

It’s the month of September and the time when harvesting season is in full swing. You get to pick and eat all the delicious fruits and vegetables you have been growing, making wonderful meals with your fresh produce, as well as creating fun and tasty jams and preserves with the glut of berries around. For us at Nutley’s, as well as many of you, it’s our favourite time of year.

However, did you know that this month is also known as ‘Organic September’? Created and led by the Soil Association, this campaign aims to be the biggest of its kind in encouraging people to choose organic and show how it can be a springboard for a wider change.

As someone that grows produce in your garden or allotment, you are probably always keen to improve on the previous harvest or grow more than ever before! What if we let you into a little secret that has been proven to yield 30% more produce than a standard plastic garden pot. Got your attention?

Continue reading the blog post to find out more!