Pumpkins, Gourds, Dried Corn Stalks, Oh My!

Friday, September 10th, 2021

Disclaimer: Product stock and prices are subject to change after blog publish date.

Good news! Pumpkins, gourds, dried corn stalks and more have arrived at Vermeer’s!

Whether you have a small or a large area to decorate, we have plenty of outdoor fall décor options for you. With some help from Vermeer’s, you can take your fall decorating to the next level!

Thank you to DeVries Fruit Farm in Fenwick, Ontario and Richardson’s Farm & Market in Dunnville, Ontario for supplying us with amazing pumpkins this year!

As a result of their hard work, we have plenty of pumpkins and gourds available so you can create your own personal pumpkin patch at home.

A simple display of pumpkins can still have a major visual impact! When using pumpkins to decorate outdoors for fall, we encourage you to mix and match shapes, colours and sizes. Don’t forget to stack and cluster pumpkins together to switch things up! If you’d like to recreate this look, all of the pumpkins pictured above are sold separately. Our small white pumpkins are $2.49 while our yellow and large orange pumpkins are $5.99.

If you’re a fan of fairy tales, we have a pumpkin for you! With its round shape, deep ridges, and flat top, the Cinderella pumpkin resembles the coach in the well-known fairy tale, Cinderella. Only $4.99 each!

If you want to decorate outside the box for fall, how about incorporating a blue/green Jarrahdale pumpkin or a soft, cream coloured pumpkin? The unique colour of these pumpkins creates a beautiful accent or focal point! Jarrahdale pumpkins are $4.99 and cream pumpkins are $7.99. Complete the look with some matching mini gourds for only $0.75!

Add some texture and uniqueness to your fall display with these striking pumpkins! Two sizes of these pumpkins are available. The small ones are $3.99 and the larger ones are $5.99.

If you would rather use pumpkins for cooking, as opposed to carving and decoration, we have pie pumpkins available for $1.99 each! We also have an assortment of mini pumpkins and gourds ranging from $0.75 to $1.99. 

Dried corn stalks are always a good idea when it comes to fall decorating! They make a great backdrop for mums, pumpkins, straw bales, etc. by adding height to your display. Consider using a bundle of dried corn stalks on either side of your front door, tying some to your fence or attaching them to a light pole. Dress up your dried corn stalks with a fall coloured bow! Dried corn stalks are available in-store for $9.99.

Please be aware that dried corn stalks tend to attract birds, squirrels, chipmunks, etc., so if you do not want to draw these critters to your home you may want to avoid using dried corn stalks in your fall décor.

We have been busy making containers with fall favourites, like ornamental kale, mums, crossandra and more! Our fall planters range in size, design and price. The starting price is $34.99. The welcome planter pictured above is $80.00. We have 4″ ($3.99), 6″ ($4.99), 10″ ($7.99) and 12″ ($12.99) mums, as well as 12″ mums with grass ($16.99) available in-store while quantities last. They come in a variety of rich fall colours!

Take your front door from drab to fab with a preserved and dyed eucalyptus wreath in burgundy or earthy tones! Available for purchase on our website, while quantities last, for $69.00. Measures approximately 20-22” across and has a wire hook on the back of the wreath to make hanging it up on your door simple.

Start shopping for your outdoor fall décor today! We are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.