The elongated, deep purple eggplant (Solanum melongena) you pick up at the market when it's your turn to whip up a main dish of ratatouille or a side of grilled vegetables is very different in ...

Pumpkin seeds sitting in someone's hands - Fotoduets/Getty Images We all know the struggle of finding the perfect seeds to grow new plants. And once those tiny seeds spring to life, the reward is pure ...

Growing pumpkins can be a satisfying endeavor for gardeners. Pumpkins (and their seeds) are a nutritious food source often used for seasonal decor. Even when they're no longer suitable for human ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're looking to expand the types of plants growing in your garden, the iconic pumpkin is a wonderful ...

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 night to keep it at a stable ...

DANVILLE, Ind. — Many farmers are taking a look back at how recent weather patterns have affected crop production. “It’s been a really interesting growing season but that is sort of the norm,” said ...

Every fall, pumpkin growers haul their record-breaking giants onto scales, with some pumpkins weighing more than 2,700 pounds (1,225 kilograms). Yet the world's largest apple barely reaches 4 pounds ...

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 ...