Pumpkins will always grow best when given the ideal environment in which to thrive, and that includes giving them the best companion plants. This guide highlights some of the best vegetables, flowers, ...

Whether they're on display on your front porch or made into pies and quick breads, pumpkins mean fall has arrived at last! They're amazing in our best pumpkin recipes and fun to decorate, too. And ...

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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 ...

Pumpkin-picking season has arrived, and with it a DIY trend that doubles as affordable fall decor and a thoughtful tribute to summer. Pressed-flower pumpkins, also referred to as botanical pumpkins, ...

A fun family crop plant is the pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo). Pumpkins grow on a vine, with some varieties reaching as long as 30 feet. The medium light-green leaves are lobed and have small teeth on the ...

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