Gourdian Knot

You bought that big, beautiful pumpkin before Halloween with hopes that it would make it through Thanksgiving -- double-duty decorating, if you will. But after an early frost, it's looking alarmingly deflated and you're left with the dilemma of how best to dispose of the thing. Of course, as industry types, we know composting is the best option. The Daily Green provides some simple tips for effectively composting a pumpkin. Baseball bats are involved.