pumpkins

A Giant Pumpkin Tale

A Giant Pumpkin Tale

This article was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Our Great Giant Pumpkin.” It was written by Jan Canyon and was published originally in 2019,  …
How to Use Pumpkin in Unique Ways

How to Use Pumpkin in Unique Ways

It's getting to be that time of year when you try to figure out how to use pumpkin, because your pumpkin patch is producing big time ... or you have  …
Gardening with Kids is a Blessing

Gardening with Kids is a Blessing

I like to think that I've done my job as a gardener to at least inspire curiosity in my daughter about gardening. Gardening with kids isn't always pretty, but it's  …
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée might look like an easy dessert to make, but there are lots of steps to make sure that the custard underneath comes out with the right consistency, along  …
Pumpkin and Bean Soup

Pumpkin and Bean Soup

When the rainy season begins, something warm and hearty can make the dreary weather a little more lively. After all, warm soup is always comforting on a rainy day, especially  …
Growing Zones for Pumpkins

Growing Zones for Pumpkins

Pumpkins are warm-season plants that thrive in specific growing zones. The recommended growing zones for pumpkins in the U.S. are typically zones 3 to 9.  …
Companion Plants for Sunflowers

Companion Plants for Sunflowers

Take advantage of organic teamwork in your garden to deter garden pests, as well as weeds. Companion planting is a great way help plants protect each other. For example, squash, peas,  …
Growing Pumpkins in Containers

Growing Pumpkins in Containers

Can you grow pumpkins in a container? Well, it depends. Vining pumpkins that need 50 to 100 square feet of space to spread out? Maybe not. Giant pumpkins? Absolutely not.  …