A giant pumpkin starts off as the perfect seed. Growers choose seeds that have yielded large pumpkins in the past or test new ...

Balcony gardens are a way for city dwellers to get the benefits of greenery. Did you know, though, that it's possible to grow native plants on your balcony?

The orange Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin, and ghostly alternatives such as ‘Casperita’, have carved a place in Irish Samhain ...

Growing your own pumpkins brings the joy of fall to your backyard and rewards you with food and decorations. Pumpkins thrive when planted in sunny, well-drained soil with plenty of space, nutrients, ...

Pumpkin vines sometimes require extra effort, as their fruit can be large and heavy. It's important to learn how to train ...

FITCHBURG — Halloween may be seven months away but Scott Lehto, a competitive grower and local soil-health expert, is excited to share the fascinating world of giant pumpkin growing and help you to ...

The pumpkin in Tony Scott's backyard weighs almost as much as a small car.He's been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a stable ...