TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Erick Mendonca is on a mission to create "porch envy" across the Central Valley, one pumpkin at a time.

From warty goblins to Turkish turbans, Mendonca grows a colorful variety of pumpkins that are quickly becoming the centerpiece of fall displays in homes and businesses from Tulare to Fresno.

"I have anywhere between 10-15 pumpkin varieties," Mendonca said.

He and his girlfriend, Alyssa Valdez, deliver custom pumpkin packages that add seasonal flair to porches and storefronts.

Whether customers want bright orange or uniquely shaped gourds, Mendonca makes it happen.

"They're really pretty and they look good," he said. "We decorated a couple of porches, and I thought, 'Aw man, the look on people's faces.' I thought there was definitely a market."

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