Last night my hubby came home with a bouquet of flowers for me in honor of our nine-year anniversary.

While I was touched by the gesture (especially since he remembered to buy organic!), I was excited to find a branch of “Chinese Lantern” tucked inside.

The Chinese Lantern is the coolest plant. It features dainty, paper-lantern-like orange flowers that look gorgeous anytime, but in October – make the perfect fall decor item. Whether used to make entryway garlands, in centerpieces or in a million-and-one other ways, this plant is eco-fabulous.

And if the Chinese Lantern floats your boat, you might also want to check out a “Pumpkin on a Stick” which produces adorable (and edible) little pumpkin-looking fruit!