We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pumpkins and squash are common residents of in-ground gardens, but you don't often find them in containers. Though their vines enjoy spreading ...

Many vegetables can be grown in containers, but some of them may not thrive in this environment— especially if the pot is too small. Some of these plants need more space for their roots; others need ...

Story Highlights • Lake City resident Tom Huxtable grew an 896-pound pumpkin this year, surpassing his goal of 800 pounds and ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

A patio with a range of trees in containers - Piranka/Getty Images Growing your own produce is an exciting and incredibly rewarding experience. However, many of us aren't lucky enough to have big ...

A giant pumpkin starts off as the perfect seed. Growers choose seeds that have yielded large pumpkins in the past or test new ...