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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...