Before I dip my fingers into the soil and start mapping out my gardening ambitions this spring, I would be remiss if I didn't ...

But in the San Antonio heat, it's tough to keep your carved jack-o'-lantern grinning all month ... and knowing when to say goodbye to your scary squash. ALSO READ: Kitschy Halloween costumes ...

summer squash, and jack-o-lantern pumpkins), Cucurbita maxima (large pumpkin varieties), Cucurbita moschata (crookneck and ...

A large pumpkin (typically used as a jack o'lantern) will almost always have more water, less flavour and a spongy texture. Use a small culinary pumpkin, or switch to a reliable squash such as ...