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Find out how and when to plant pumpkin seeds indoors or outside for a thriving patch. Sure, you can pick up a pumpkin at the store next fall. But there’s a lot more satisfaction in raising your own.

Q: I got some of the most unique pumpkins this fall, and they are still looking good outdoors now. I know they won't last much longer, but I was wondering if I could take some of the seeds and save ...

"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's no secret that growing pumpkins is a commitment. Not only do they require up to 130 days to mature, ...

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 ...

If you'd love to have some homegrown pumpkins to show off this fall, but worry that you missed your window, don't panic. In Illinois, June is actually the best time of the year to plant pumpkins. Get ...