Pumpkin plants grow fast and grow large fruits, so it may be unsurprising that they need a lot of water and nutrients throughout their growing season. Feeding plants has to happen regularly and a good ...

Turning leftover pumpkins into fertilizer gives your garden a natural nutrient boost while keeping food waste out of landfills. Pumpkin scraps release vitamins and minerals like potassium, phosphorus, ...

Whether you plan to enter your local fair's contest or want a fun and rewarding garden project, you can grow a giant pumpkin in your own backyard. Giant pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) are distinct from ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Fall is here! This time of year brings a new list of outdoor activities to keep us busy. Leaves will be filling the yard to be raked and composted into ...

As plants put on new growth this spring, they can benefit from essential nutrients that help them become healthy and strong. Plants can be very different and have their own unique requirements, but ...

Growing full-sized pumpkins is tremendous fun, but also takes up tremendous space. One standard pumpkin plant can easily sprawl 10 feet across. Also, pumpkins need fully warmed soil in spring for ...

You might not be thinking of pumpkins right now, but if the idea of growing your own sounds like fun, you should start planning now. To grow pumpkins, you will need a large, sunny area for the vines ...