pumpkins

Types of Winter Squash

Types of Winter Squash

If you ask someone to name familiar types of squash, they’ll probably say acorn, butternut, and spaghetti. Butternut squash is the most popular squash crop in the United States. But  …
When and How to Use Compost in the Spring

When and How to Use Compost in the Spring

The great thing about compost is that... wait. Forget that. Everything is great about compost. It's a great way to reduce the amount of garbage that goes to the landfill.  …
What to Do with Pumpkins After the Harvest

What to Do with Pumpkins After the Harvest

You’ve grown pumpkins. You started them as seeds, watched them sprout, watched the vines spread and flower. And now you have pumpkins ready for harvest. Just one problem. You have  …
How to Plan a Kid’s Vegetable Garden

How to Plan a Kid’s Vegetable Garden

There’s really not much that’s cooler than a kid’s vegetable garden. It combines all things fun and neat in the world, and you get to experience gardening through their eyes.  …
Flourless Pumpkin Muffins

Flourless Pumpkin Muffins

Muffins are a delectable snack that you can grab when you’re on the go or need something to get you through the hours between meals. And for those with celiac  …
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are often the first thing to go when opening up a pumpkin. Along with the strings, pumpkin seeds get scooped out and promptly tossed in the trash. But  …
Harvesting Your Pumpkins

Harvesting Your Pumpkins

Your pumpkins are ready for harvest when they’ve reached their particular color (orange in most cases), the rind is hard, and the vine is mostly dry. This is where you’ll  …
Pollinating Your Pumpkins

Pollinating Your Pumpkins

Your pumpkin plants will proliferate only through pollination. You can count on the bees to do it, or you can lend a hand to ensure your female flowers are pollinated  …