Whether you're growing pumpkins for Halloween carving or to make pie, here is what you need to know about planting and harvesting.

Pumpkins and squash are happiest in a sunny position, and if they are in pots keep them well watered. How to store a pumpkin ...

May to early June is the prime time to start sowing pumpkin seeds if you plan on growing pumpkins for Halloween this October.

Pumpkins, (Cucurbita maxima) are easy to grow, making them the perfect project for novices. As well as being used at Halloween, small pumpkins can be utilised by gardeners either as a bird feeder or a ...

With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next year's Halloween.

Tips for growing fruit trees in containers All kinds of tasty fruit can be grown in containers in small spaces, from dwarf citrus to cherries, apples, pomegranates, figs and even guavas and avocados.

It's tempting to grow your own pumpkin patch in a container, but these vegetables need a lot of water and nutrients. "Their root systems will quickly outgrow most containers and may result in a ...