Tag: pumpkins
How to give pumpkins a second life
Your decorative pumpkins can be given a second life that benefits wildlife and the environment. Learn how to reuse your pumpkins.
Giant pumpkins bring joy, break records at Ohio weigh-off
Growing a giant pumpkin is not for the faint of heart.
Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers set new world record
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers set a new world record for weighing the heaviest top 10 average pumpkins grown this year at its annual weigh-off.
Circleville Pumpkin Show back in business after 2020 cancellation
It’s been an atypical year for the Circleville Pumpkin Show. Like many festivals and fairs around Ohio, the show was mostly put on hold for 2020. But that didn’t seem to put a dent in enthusiasm when it returned Oct. 20, in downtown Circleville, Ohio.
How to use pumpkins around the house
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts have some tips on how to use pumpkins in and around your home in traditional and unexpected ways.
How to recycle your decorative pumpkins
Learn how to recycle your decorative pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns at each stage of decomposition to minimize waste and help wildlife.
How to carve pumpkins safely
Carving a pumpkin can be a fun, festive, fall family event — as long as you know what you’re doing. Use these tips to reduce the risk of injury.
5 tips for picking the perfect carving pumpkin
Not all pumpkins have the same shelf life. Here are a few telltale signs of a healthy pumpkin to look for when choosing one for a jack o'lantern this fall.
How to grow bigger, better pumpkins
If you’re located in the northern United States pumpkin season is just starting. Learn how to plant different varieties of pumpkins for the best results.
Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers set new records
Dave and Carol Stelts of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania set the Pennsylvania record for heaviest pumpkin at 2,090.5 pounds.
