Every year, thousands of people search through pumpkin patches and grocery store bins to find the perfect pumpkin to carve, decorate, or bake. But this year, instead of purchasing a pumpkin from local supermarkets, try putting some gardening skills to use. Even though autumn is still a month or two away, now is the time to prepare for that spooky and gratitude-filled season.Why plant now?
Halloween and Thanksgiving are only a few months away, giving ample time to begin growing pumpkins in your backyard. Pumpkins take 85-120 days to mature, depending on the variety. The average time, though, is 90-100 days – just in time for Thanksgiving if you begin planting now!For most large carving pumpkins, planti
