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 ...

There's nothing more disappointing than tending to your veggie garden all season, only to see the squash rot prematurely.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're looking to expand the types of plants growing in your garden, the iconic pumpkin is a wonderful ...

When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is ...

Some call it a hobby; others say it's a sport. In the mid-1980s, the biggest pumpkins on record were about 400 pounds. Two years ago, however, an Oregon grower set a new world record with a ...

Fall in North Carolina brings cooler weather, colorful leaves and pumpkin-filled festivities. Whether you’re looking to grow your own pumpkins, visit a pumpkin patch or join in fall-themed events, the ...

The garden center was abuzz with hay rides, food trucks and kids games on a sunny Saturday. But the stars of the show at a Mount Vernon nursery in late September were 14 mind-bogglingly large pumpkins ...

We tend to value things that have passed the test of time and served their function well for centuries. A versatile pumpkin that performs equally well as a carved jack-o'-lantern or in a pie is one ...