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Looking to plant pumpkins and squash in your garden? Wise decision! These plants are as gorgeous as they are practical! Let us walk you through the intricates of pumpkin gardening, various types of pumpkin and squash, and how to care for them.
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Pumpkins are a fantastic addition to any vegetable garden, but their water needs can leave a gardener stumped. How much water do…
Do deer eat pumpkins or the pumpkin plants? You want to plant them in your garden this year, but wonder if it’s…
If you are trying to grow the most fabulous pumpkin this year, you probably already know that pumpkins are heavy feeders. Nurture…
Do you have childhood memories of pumpkin patches and jack-o-lanterns? Why not make a pumpkin patch in your garden this year? Pumpkins…
Growing pumpkins in your garden can be lots of fun but it often leads to a surplus. Which may leave you wondering…
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We all love a good pumpkin pie or soup, especially in the colder seasons and that’s right where the Jarrahdale pumpkin comes…
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Ah, pumpkins. Is there a more iconic symbol of fall? These round, orange squashes are a staple in autumn displays and tablescapes,…
Buttercup squash is winter squash, which means it will take the entire growing season for fruit to grow and ripen. It is…
After 10 generations’ worth of genetic mutation, Roy Pearman laid claim to one of the most visually-iconic pumpkin species seen today: the…
Odds are, you’re already familiar with Howden pumpkins. They are the classic “Halloween” pumpkin most likely to be carved into jack-o-lanterns and…
Thinking of adding to your squash varieties in your garden, but aren’t sure where to start? Japanese kabocha is a great option.…
With so many different varieties of pumpkins, it can be hard to choose the best one to plant in your garden. If…
Delicata squash seeds have been around since the 1890s, but it’s prominence is only now increasing since Cornell developed a variety that…
Pumpkins are great for cooking as well as carving. If you’re growing them for the first time and are curious about the…
One integral part of the pumpkin plant is its vines. Providing them with proper maintenance is essential for a successful harvest. Learn…
Turban squash is a beautiful, heirloom winter squash that dates before 1820. It is a cultivar of Cucurbita Maxima and very closely…
Are you craving for pumpkins in Florida? Do you long to grow this smooth, delicious fruit in your own private garden? If…
While planting pumpkin seeds, you usually only expect vines and fruit. What most people don’t know is that blossoms are necessary for…
It would be hard to believe but pumpkins weren’t as popular as they are today. Sources from ancient literature show that pumpkins…
The most natural question after you’ve planted your pumpkins is to ask exactly how many of them will grow per plant. The…
If you are growing butternut squash for the first time, knowing when and how to harvest it is essential. Harvesting your fruit…
Squash is the common name for four species in the Cucurbita genus that comes under the Cucurbitaceae family. Squashes originated in America.…
Have limited space in your garden and wondering whether you can grow a pumpkin plant in a pot? Or maybe you’re living…
Every gardener has to tackle the all too important question about when to start growing a pumpkin. Pumpkin seeds sprout up fast…
Giant pumpkins are extra thick, dense, and can weigh anywhere from 150 pounds to over a ton. Once fully grown, these lumpy…
Pumpkins are a great addition to any garden, but what if you are limited to the amount of garden space that has…
Does growing pumpkins in Texas seem like an intimidating task to you? You need not worry. Contrary to what many believe, because…
Halloween and pumpkin patches go side by side. If you have never been to one, you might be wondering what exactly the…
One of the most popular ‘pumpkins’ of the autumn season is the Dickinson pumpkin. We all know pumpkins are the mainstay of…
Looking to plant some interesting pumpkin and squash types in your garden? Wondering where to get the seeds for them? Why settle…
Thinking about growing pumpkins but not sure how long it would take? Wondering when to start or how long it’ll take before…
Pumpkins can be such strange vegetables. Going beyond the classic large orange variety, there’s a whole world of weird pumpkins out there.…
Squash is well known as one of the easiest and most prolific plants you can grow in your garden. They are also…