North Texas Woman Turns Pumpkin Passion into Thriving Business: Porch Pumpkins

The Genesis of Porch Pumpkins

• 💡 Heather Torres, a North Texas mom of three, was inspired by the elaborate pumpkin displays at the Dallas Arboretum.
• 🎯 She recognized a gap in fall holiday decorating, similar to the extensive Christmas decorations people undertake.
• 🚀 The business, Porch Pumpkins, was founded five years ago with an initial goal of decorating 30 homes.

Business Growth and Demand

• 📈 Porch Pumpkins has experienced significant growth, decorating over 1,300 homes this year, with a substantial waiting list.
• 📞 Currently, there are about 100 people on the waiting list, and the team is working to accommodate requests in available zip codes.
• 📍 The business operates in Houston, DFW, and Austin.

Tips for Pumpkin Preservation

• ⚠️ To deter squirrels from damaging pumpkins, a mixture of water and hot sauce can be sprayed on them.
• 💧 This hot sauce mixture needs to be reapplied after every rainfall to remain effective.