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How to Carve a Pumpkin

When it comes to pumpkin carving, “Farmer Mike” Valladao is an expert. He shares his tips, tricks, ...
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Pumpkins

Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow...
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Winter Squash (and Pumpkin): Cold-Weather Comfort

Nothing speaks of fall and winter like the appearance of winter squashes and pumpkins in stores,...
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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...
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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 Cook a Pumpkin

Here’s how to cook pumpkin the simplest way—plus a selection of delicious pumpkin recipes, from our...

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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Pumpkin-Carving Tips and Tricks

Whether this is your first attempt at carving a pumpkin or your hundredth, there are many...
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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...
Best Pumpkin Recipes

Best Pumpkin Recipes

It’s that time of year again when pumpkin seems to infiltrate the food world! Now you can add...
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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...
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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...
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Fall Tasks: Harvest, Store & Plant

Like you, I’m harvesting vegetables and fruits from my garden and preparing them for storage.  I...
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The Great Pumpkin

New England state fairs made pumpkin history in late September. Just one day after a New Hampshire...
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...