Halloween is a time for spooky decorations, costumes, and treats. One of the most iconic symbols of Halloween is the pumpkin, which can be carved, painted, or decorated in a variety of creative ways.

CONCORD, N.H. — I love carving jack-o’-lanterns, but after coming downstairs one fall morning to find that an overly ripe pumpkin had “bled” all over my dining room table and ruined it, the idea of ...