Gigantic cabbages and super-sized squashes are among the vegetables that go up against each other in competitions every year - but what are the secrets behind ensuring they grow so big? With pumpkins ...

FITCHBURG — Halloween may be seven months away but Scott Lehto, a competitive grower and local soil-health expert, is excited to share the fascinating world of giant pumpkin growing and help you to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are often considered the perfect plant for beginner gardeners, but they can also be a subject of serious ...

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at ...