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Chief among these, obviously, is the pumpkin, which has long been the reigning symbol of the season. Its uses are myriad, and extend well beyond its role as a jack-o-lantern. That's one of many Halloween decorations, anyway, which are completely different from fall adornments. Indeed, the latter are natural, and can include nearly anything that is now growing wild. Some of the most popular of these, besides pumpkins, are leaves, twigs, vines, corn stalks, hay bales, berries, acorns, and fall flowers, especially mums. They can be used separately, or combined, in countless ways, to create any kind of display, focal point, or accent piece, from whimsical, to elegant. Of course, since pumpkins can be incorporated into any ornamental piece, you can't have too many of them. Luckily, at this time of the year, there are more than enough of them for everyone. You'll find them at farmers' markets, supermarkets, and hundreds of pumpkin patches, where you can pick them fresh In fact, choosing your pumpkins is as much fun as using them. Make a day of it, and go on an outing, visiting roadside stands, nurseries, and farms. Get a whole bunch of them, in all sizes, along with cornstalks, bales of hay, straw, Indian corn, and the many other types of gourds that are available. Place pumpkins along your porch railings and steps, and use them with leaves, twigs, acorns, and berries, to make centerpieces for your outdoor dining tables. You can even use smaller pumpkins to make candle holders. Stack up some hay bales and pumpkins around outdoor lampposts, and put fall wreaths and Indian corn on your front door. The possibilities for making fall decorations are endless, so get out there and celebrate this magnificent, yet fleeting, season. Deck out your porch, patio, and gazebo, and have some fun outdoor get-togethers. To make things even more festive, dress up your porch swings, gliders, and Adirondack chairs with some outdoor furniture cushions and throw pillows that feature gold, crimson, burgundy, yellow, russet, and brown. Written by Hazel Jennings. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com