Wondering how to grow pumpkins from seeds? These colourful winter squashes are everywhere this time of year, piled high in farm shops, adorning porches, and gracing autumnal menus. And if you have a ...

Pumpkin season might be months away, but if you want to grow your own pumpkins, the time to start is now! Head to your local nursery and pick up some pumpkin seeds. If you’re unsure which variety to ...

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 joy. There are plenty of fruits and vegetables you can grow from ...

They might be most closely associated with Halloween, but pumpkins are an underrated all-around culinary powerhouse. They perfectly capture the flavors of fall, being most in season from September to ...

Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start ...

Sure, you can pick up a pumpkin at the store next fall. But there’s a lot more satisfaction in raising your own. Choosing a variety to grow is half the fun. Plus, pumpkins are simple to sprout, so ...

Q: I got some of the most unique pumpkins this fall, and they are still looking good outdoors now. I know they won't last much longer, but I was wondering if I could take some of the seeds and save ...

Growing full-sized pumpkins is tremendous fun, but also takes up tremendous space. One standard pumpkin plant can easily sprawl 10 feet across. Also, pumpkins need fully warmed soil in spring for ...

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 ...

If you'd love to have some homegrown pumpkins to show off this fall, but worry that you missed your window, don't panic. In Illinois, June is actually the best time of the year to plant pumpkins. Get ...