Tag: fall
How to pick the perfect pumpkin, gourd or squash
Most non-botanists distinguish pumpkins, squash and gourds by our purpose for the plant: we carve pumpkins, eat squash and use gourds for fall decorating.
Interactive map shows when leaves are expected to change color
When the calendar turns to September, many people anticipate the beginning of autumn and the changing of leaves.
How to carve and decorate pumpkins for Halloween
Carving a Jack-o’-lantern is no longer the most popular way to decorate a pumpkin for Halloween.
Teal Pumpkin Project helps kids with food allergies this Halloween
A teal pumpkin outside of someone's house lets kids with food allergies know that they have non-food treats.
Plant fruit this fall
Fall may actually be a better time to establish strong roots, beat the heat and create a balanced moisture environment for new fruit plants.
Pumpkin season: Picking, cooking and preserving fall’s favorite fruit
October is peak pumpkin season. Aside from fall decorations, pumpkins can be used for cooking and offer nutritional value.
“Leave” autumn leaves on your lawn for a healthy yard and...
Instead of raking leaves into a pile for pick-up, you might want to consider the option of recycling those leaves on your own property, which is after all, Mother Nature’s method of recycling.
Annuals offer perennial advantange
Fall is a critical season for the perennial pasture plant.
Prolong the life of decorative pumpkins, gourds and squash in five...
Whether you grow your own or purchase pumpkins, gourds and squash at market, these five preservation steps make autumn ornamentals last longer.
