Lillie Nelson

Wipe off the pumpkin: Use the kitchen towel to wipe off the outside of the pumpkin so that it will be easier and safer to… Read More »How Do You Make A Pumpkin Easier To Carve?

Pumpkins shrivel up because they run out of moisture. Spraying it every day with water mixed with a few drops of bleach will keep it… Read More »Why Did My Carved Pumpkin Mold?

Scoop the seeds out with your fingers and put them in a colander. Rinse the pumpkin seeds well under cool running water (they will still… Read More »How Do You Clean And Dry Pumpkin Seeds?

Once you’ve figured out how to carve your pumpkin, it’s time to get to preserving. To keep your pumpkins looking brand-new throughout October, just fill… Read More »Should I Soak A Pumpkin Before Carving?

For transplants, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks after the last frost date. Try to get the plants into the ground no later than the summer… Read More »When Should I Start Pumpkin Seeds Indoors?

“Potato peelers don’t work because pumpkins are thin-skinned,” Clark says. “Also, they’re not good for scraping big areas of the pumpkin.” Can you use a… Read More »Can You Use A Potato Peeler On A Pumpkin?

Pumpkins, like all winter squashes, have tough skin that makes them hard to peel and cut. How do you soften a pumpkin to cut it?… Read More »Is It Hard To Cut Pumpkin?

about 1 inch. The optimal thickness of the pumpkin wall is about 1 inch. When cleaning out the pumpkin, save the seeds. Toasted pumpkin seeds… Read More »How Thick Should A Carved Pumpkin Be?