There's nothing as quintessential during the fall as displaying the humble pumpkin on your porch. Fun fact: Pumpkins first became eye candy all the way back in the mid-1800s. "People started moving to ...

The main requirement is plenty of space. Some types of pumpkins grow up to 20 feet long, so read the package to make sure you can accommodate them. Newer, more “compact” varieties take up about half ...

Person's hands covered in messy seeds from pumpkin - Ahphotoswpg/Getty Images We tend to value things that have passed the test of time and served their function well for centuries. A versatile ...

Of the more than 200 varieties of pumpkins grown in the United States, Clegg's Nursery in Baton Rouge offers about 24 pumpkin varieties for customers to adorn their porches and backyards for fall.

Tip the scales with this variety, which has weighed in at a record of 2,009 pounds. Pumpkins growing 400 to 500 pounds are common with this variety. This hybrid pumpkin is covered with ghoulish warts ...

Depending on where you live, the transition from summer to fall may be signaled by dropping temperatures, falling leaves, or the announcement of Starbucks’ new seasonal menu. For me, it’s all about ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Those bright, orange, bulbous fruits of October ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's just something about pumpkins that endure as classic symbols of harvest season. And whether you ...