Pumpkin plants

5-27-11 It all starts from thisIn the whole fun of Halloween, Daddy had a dream and wanted to try growing some pumpkins for us for Halloween. We started our first planting back in May, but the dow…

The pumpkin tree plant (Solanum integrifolium) is related to the eggplant (Solanum melongena). Often dried for use in fall decorations, these pumpkin-shaped fruits are also enjoyed while green in stir-fries or any recipe that calls for eggplant.

Whether you want Halloween jack-o'-lanterns or a tasty homemade pie, these are 7 essential tips for growing pumpkins in your backtyard.

Did you know you can grow healthy pumpkins in a containers? You can! Pick a good sized container and read our tips and tricks to get started.

These autumn favorites are one of gardening’s most fun plants to grow — and they’re really a cinch. Learn how to plant pumpkins and how to care for a bumper crop in your garden.

Pumpkin is a vegetable related to zucchini and is cultivated for the sweet fruit flesh that we use in many recipes. It is also cultivated for its large flowers, the well-known zucchini flowers

Because lack of pollination is a primary reason for poor yield, GardenZeus recommends encouraging bees to visit your pumpkins by planting borage, nasturtiums, rosemary, oregano, and other heat-tolerant, bee-attracting herbs and plants nearby. Allowing vegetables like radishes and carrots to flower and persist in your garden through spring and summer may also attract bees and […]

Pruning pumpkin plants is ideal for maintaining your garden, preventing pests, and encouraging fruit development. Find out how to prune here!

Have you always wanted your own pumpkin patch, filled with winter squash that are perfect for cooking and decorating throughout the fall? Read our guide.