The main requirement is plenty of space. Some types of pumpkins grow up to 20 feet long, so read the package to make sure you can accommodate them. Newer, more “compact” varieties take up about half ...

Growing your own pumpkins brings the joy of fall to your backyard and rewards you with food and decorations. Pumpkins thrive when planted in sunny, well-drained soil with plenty of space, nutrients, ...

Pumpkin seeds sitting in someone's hands - Fotoduets/Getty Images We all know the struggle of finding the perfect seeds to grow new plants. And once those tiny seeds spring to life, the reward is pure ...

Nothing is better at capturing the fall season than orange leaves and even more orange pumpkins. These fruits are excellent for decoration, fun to carve, and delicious to eat. The key ingredient in of ...

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at ...

Whether you plan to enter your local fair's contest or want a fun and rewarding garden project, you can grow a giant pumpkin in your own backyard. Giant pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) are distinct from ...