Carving a jack-o'-lantern is brilliant fun, but as someone who strives to avoid waste, I was keen to learn about the eco-friendly ways to use my leftover pumpkins, both carved and whole.
While a carved pumpkin will only last a few days, there are still plenty of ways you can use them in and around your garden, while whole pumpkins can last two to three months if stored somewhere cool, so there's no reason not to enjoy them in the kitchen afterwards, our experts say.
