Growing pumpkins provides advice for seasoned gardeners and beginners alike! Find out everything you need to know about how to grow pumpkins from seed, including when to plant your seeds, when to water and fertilize. How to care for your growing pumpkin vines. There is also some advice on pumpkin growing troubleshooting when things go wrong, for example no female pumpkin flowers. Find out how to deal with animals eating your pumpkins and when is the best time to harvest them!
If you’re looking for a fun, rewarding gardening experience, why not try growing Kent pumpkin from seed? It’s a great activity for both kids and adults, and it’s not as difficult as you might think. This beginner’s guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started, from choosing the right variety …
Gardening in pots is a practical way to make use of a small garden space or to find a home for things like pumpkins that tend to need a lot of space to sprawl out but can greatly limit your use of garden beds you place them in. Growing pumpkins in pots is easier than …
One of the most important things to address with your Fall harvest is how to keep pumpkins from rotting on the vine. This is one of the most popular growing pumpkins problems that can occur. Pumpkins make a great addition to your garden. These fresh meaty fruits are great for making a wide …
Ever see the pretty blueish green pumpkins at your farmer’s market and wonder how you can grow Queensland blue pumpkins at home? These beautiful and sweet pumpkins perfect for baking make an amazing addition to your home garden. These will add a special touch to your holiday baking. What are Queensland Blue Pumpkins? Pumpkin Queensland …
Are you noticing some green pumpkins in your backyard? Is the end of Summer lurking? Do not fret as I can help you turn green pumpkins orange at the end of August. Below you can see a picture of a green and orange pumpkin. This is gradually ripening as it is getting sun exposure. You …
The majority of my readers are from the USA, but I do get some from all over. Quite commonly people ask me when is Pumpkin season in Australia? As we all know pumpkin growing and harvesting takes place at a different time of the year in Australia! Wherever you live it is important that you …
Are you a keen pumpkin grower? Do you know when to fertilize pumpkins? It is absolutely essential you nourish these or you will be left with a poor harvest. Find out the best fertilizer for pumpkins at each stage of their growth. Anyone knows they key to growing great pumpkins is how you treat them, …
I love providing advice on growing pumpkins and one of the most important issues is how to pollinate pumpkins. This is extremely important as without pollination you do not get any fruit! Late Spring is a fabulous time of the year as you watch your pumpkin vine growing and get ready for the appearance of …
One of the most common questions I get asked is when is the best time to plant pumpkin seeds in 2022?! For pumpkin growers this is an extremely important question and something that needs to be done at the right time. As soon as Christmas is long gone and the first signs of Spring appear …
Every gardener is very cautious as to what can ruin their produce! If you are growing fruits for Fall you might want to know what animals eat pumpkins! Pumpkins are extremely popular with a large range of animals and other insects who love to have a munch or graze at your lovely pumpkin patch. Humans …