Saving seeds: pumpkins
Pumpkin seeds are not just a tasty snack, if you store them properly you will have a supply of seeds to plant for up to four years.
Grow: pumpkins
Homegrown pumpkins are an urban commodity – you can swap them with the neighbours for fresh eggs or a handful of lemons, and with a bit of TLC, they’ll store for months.
Storing harvests for winter
Linda Cockburn writes about different ways to preserve your summer harvests, such as tomatoes, so you can keep on enjoying the results of all your hard work in winter.
Mighty mini pumpkins
Packing a punch in the flavour and colour stakes, mini pumpkins are great for small spaces says Paul West.
Heirloom pumpkins
You can still plant pumpkins in November and ensure a good supply for winter.
Pint-sized pumpkins
JUSTIN RUSSELL lists his top four mini pumpkin varieties that are big in colour and flavour, but compact in size and space needs.