If you’re a spooky season lover, you might be itching to fill your home with little DIY Halloween decorations, or maybe you’re more the giant yard skeleton type. But there’s one piece of classic decor ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Halloween is less than a week away, when kids trick or treat for sweets under the watchful gaze of freshly carved Jack O' Lanterns. But how can you keep your pumpkins looking fresh ...

If you grew pumpkins or squash this year, congratulations on a job well done that you guided them through the growing season. Highlighted below are tips on proper harvesting and storing techniques to ...

It is nearly October, which means pumpkins are everywhere, including in popular food and drink items. When the popular fall treat is used for baking and cooking, Kansas State University food scientist ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It's October and Halloween is only a couple of weeks away! Now is the time to pick out some pumpkins and carve them to decorate your front porch. I'll give you some tips on how to ...

A glowing jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of a happy Halloween. Of course, many people buy their pumpkins early to ensure they get the pick of the bunch. But while that makes sense, it can also lead to ...

Figure 1: Carving a pumpkin creates a cavity and exposes the rind and pulp, increasing vulnerability to temperature, light, and humidity, which promote pathogen growth. (Adobe Stock │ #120948325 – ...

Pumpkin and winter squash are already very shelf-stable once they’ve been cured. Just wipe the rind with either vodka or rubbing alcohol and store in a cool, dry place, and they should keep for months ...

Every fall, it seems more and more pumpkin food products appear on the market. Pumpkins are a member of the winter squash family. Commercially produced “puréed pumpkin” can consist of a type or blend ...