There are many ways to use pumpkins after Halloween instead of throwing them away. Here are some ideas from the search results:

1. Make pumpkin puree: Cut the pumpkin into pieces and bake it, then blend it into a puree that can be used in baking, cooking, or smoothies.
2. Roast pumpkin seeds: Rinse the seeds, toss them with oil and salt, and roast them in the oven for a tasty snack.
3. Donate pumpkins to feed animals: Many farms, zoos, and animal shelters will accept pumpkins as food for their animals.
4. Compost pumpkins: Pumpkins are great for composting. If you have a compost bin, chop up the pumpkin or smash it before adding it to the bin. If you dont compost, you can bury the pumpkin in your garden to provide nutrients for the soil.
5. Make pumpkin bread, soup, or pie: Use the pumpkin flesh to make delicious fall recipes.
6. Create a bird feeder: Cut off the top half of a carved pumpkin, fill it with birdseed, and hang it from a tree to attract birds.
7. Make a planter or centerpiece: Un-carved pumpkins can be transformed into planters or centerpieces for your Thanksgiving table.
8. Pickled pumpkin rinds: Pickle the pumpkin rinds for a unique and tasty snack.
9. Feed the critters: Cut the pumpkin into small pieces for foraging animals like squirrels and deer.
10. Make your own pumpkin spice latte: Use pumpkin puree to make a homemade pumpkin spice latte.
11. Create a bird sanctuary: Plan ahead for the next planting season by using the pumpkin as a bird sanctuary.
12. Make pumpkin stock: Use the pumpkin scraps to make a flavorful stock for fall recipes.
13. Check for community collection sites: Check with area municipalities and universities for special Halloween-related drop-off sites that will compost the pumpkins.
14. Make a casserole dish: Use the pumpkin flesh to make a delicious casserole dish[[4]](https://bartonhillfarms.com/reuse-pumpkins-afte...