"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." While pumpkins are known as fall decorative staples, especially when it comes to Halloween, they also ...

Never mind the artificially-flavored fall temptations of pumpkin-spiced coffees and desserts. After a long summer’s anticipation, the pumpkin patch’s broad leaves, vining stems, and yellow blossoms ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Pumpkin plants grow fast and grow large fruits, so it may be unsurprising that they need a lot of water and nutrients throughout their growing season. Feeding plants has to happen regularly and a good ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're looking to expand the types of plants growing in your garden, the iconic pumpkin is a wonderful ...

Seeing the variety of beautiful and colorful pumpkins and gourds offered for sale at various roadside stands and other markets this time of year might make you wonder if you could grow a few beautiful ...

Cinderella rode to the ball in a coach that her fairy godmother crafted from a pumpkin in the garden. A fairy tale, yes, but growers of giant pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) are able to routinely grow ...

1. You don’t need a farm to grow pumpkins, but you do need all-day sun, fast-draining soil that is well-composted, and lots of space. Vines may trail along for 20 feet or more and you would not want ...

DANVILLE, Ind. — Many farmers are taking a look back at how recent weather patterns have affected crop production. “It’s been a really interesting growing season but that is sort of the norm,” said ...

October is a big month for California farmers. It’s harvest season. It’s fire season. It’s also pumpkin season. And for those gardeners and farmers who participate in the annual Safeway World ...

Dave Stelts of Enon Valley, Pa., waves to his cousin, Maria, in the crowd following his pumpkin's weighing at Saturday's 29th annual World Record Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off in Canfield. Stelts' winning ...