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The Many Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Winter Squash

Time to turn to pumpkins and sweet, orange-fleshed hubbards, buttercups, butternuts, and acorns for...
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Pumpkins

Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow...
Perfect Pumpkin Recipes

15 Favorite Pumpkin Recipes: Both Sweet and Savory!

We’ve added MORE pumpkin recipes to our collection! See top-rated recipes for Pumpkin Walnut Cake,...
Giant Pumpkin Compared to Regular Pumpkins

How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin

Giant pumpkins are in the news at harvesttime. Wondering how to grow a huge pumpkin? See the record...
Pumpkin Pile

How to Cook a Pumpkin

Here’s how to clean and cook pumpkins two different ways. Plus, if you’re cooking your own pumpkins...
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How to Carve a Pumpkin

How do you carve a pumpkin? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, “Farmer Mike” Valladao has...
Pumpkin Patch

5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

One of many traditions is to pick pumpkins for Halloween! Here are 5 tips on how to pick the...
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How to Grow Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, and Easy Grains

When we think about food gardening, we don’t usually think of seeds and grains—where do they fit in...
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How to Grow Squash From Planting to Harvest

Squashes are among the most thrilling vegetables you can grow. Speed, vitality and generous...

2019 is the Year of the Pumpkin

According to the National Garden Bureau, 2019 is the Year of the Pumpkin! If pumpkins are on your...
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History of the Jack-O'-Lantern

Where did the tradition of Jack-o’-lantern come from?  Here’s the one-minute history of this...
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How to Grow, Cure and Store Pumpkins

Pumpkins are real stars in the fall vegetable garden. They can be eaten straight away once...
Pumpkin Seed Necklace

How to Make a Pumpkin Seed Necklace

This year, when you hollow out that Halloween pumpkin, save the seeds to make a cool and colorful...
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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe How-To Video

This delicious macaroni and cheese recipe adds pumpkin for a much loved seasonal taste! Great for...
Fall Tasks

Fall Tasks: Harvest, Store & Plant

Like you, I’m harvesting vegetables and fruits from my garden and preparing them for storage.  I...
More Winding Down a Difficult Season

More Winding Down a Difficult Season

If you garden in an area not affected by drought, you may wonder why I’m obsessing.  #1: High...