Pumpkins are heavy feeders. Apply a nitrogen-forward fertilizer when the plants are about 1 foot tall. "Then switch to one ...

If you have set your eyes on that blue ribbon at the county or state fair for the largest pumpkin, preparation starts early and continues through the harvest.

Every year, growers raise giant pumpkins and compete in annual weigh-offs against other colossal fruits. How do they get so ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Is there anything more idyllic during fall than spotting a field full of orange pumpkins? Or seeing a ...

Pumpkin season might be months away, but if you want to grow your own pumpkins, the time to start is now! Head to your local nursery and pick up some pumpkin seeds. If you’re unsure which variety to ...

Kennedy has also passed on his passion for pumpkin growing to his son, Harrison, who is participating in the Future Farmers ...

Local gardener, Cliff Warren, recently set a new state record for largest tomato with a whopping 3.57-pound fruit; the tomato went through a rigorous weighing and judging process before it was ...