Since 1623, Thanksgiving has been celebrated every year — but not necessarily on the same date. President Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday by declaring the fourth Thursday of November a day ...

Large orange pumpkins on the vine in a pumpkin patch with low sun in the sky - Christian Feldhaar/Getty Images Growing any autumn crop in your garden requires some dedication, attention, and the ...

Bring the pumpkin patch to you. Growing your own pumpkins brings the joy of fall to your backyard and rewards you with food and decorations. Pumpkins thrive when planted in sunny, well-drained soil ...

Sure, you can pick up a pumpkin at the store next fall. But there’s a lot more satisfaction in raising your own. Choosing a variety to grow is half the fun. Plus, pumpkins are simple to sprout, so ...

Never mind the artificially-flavored fall temptations of pumpkin-spiced coffees and desserts. After a long summer’s anticipation, the pumpkin patch’s broad leaves, vining stems, and yellow blossoms ...

According to Roethling, it's always best to start pumpkins from seed as opposed to buying plants from the garden center. "I think timing wise, you have more control," she says. You can purchase seeds ...

Ornamental gourds are the colorful stars of autumn. With their extraordinary shapes and vibrant colors, they create a fall atmosphere in the garden, on the balcony, or as table decorations. myHOMEBOOK ...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY– Nothing says fall is here quite like pumpkins. Whether you choose to decorate with whole ones or carve them into scary faces, pumpkins add a fun element to any fall décor. To make ...

You might not be thinking of pumpkins right now, but if you would like to try growing your own, it's time to get started. To grow pumpkins, you will need a large, sunny area for the vines to grow in ...