Pumpkin season is here, but a lack of rainfall created challenges for farmers growing this year’s crop.

Despite tough growing season, most Hampton Roads farmers have plenty of pumpkins to go around ...

Growers cultivate giant pumpkins that can weigh nearly as much as a small car. The secret is to start with a good seed, then remove small pumpkins from the vine som one fruit gets all the nutrients.

What impact have the extreme heat and dry conditions over summer had on Halloween's pumpkin crops?

The fall and pumpkins are synonymous, but that wasn’t always the case. The jack-o’-lantern tradition began in Ireland and Scotland with turnips. At the time, pumpkins weren’t present in the area, and ...

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 ...

One seed, one vine and one goal: growing the heaviest pumpkin in Texas. Ryan Ethridge of Breckenridge is hoping his giant pumpkin will break the state record after months of work, research and ...

As the days draw longer and temperatures start to rise with the arrival of spring in the northern hemisphere, many gardeners will be contemplating which fruit and vegetables to try their hand at ...