Jack Miller

How to Get Permanent Marker Off of a Pumpkin You can get permanent marker off of a pumpkin by using a few household items like rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, or even a simple magic eraser.   The key is to act quickly and use the right technique so you don’t damage the pumpkin’s skin. … Read more

You can get paint to stick to a pumpkin by prepping the surface properly, choosing the right kind of paint, and sealing your work once it dries.   Pumpkins have a naturally waxy, smooth skin, and that slick surface is exactly why paint tends to bead up, slide off, or peel within a day or … Read more

You can get more female pumpkin flowers by understanding why your vines are producing mostly males first and then giving the plant what it needs to shift the balance.   It sounds strange, but pumpkin plants actually produce separate male and female flowers on the same vine, and in the early stages, the males almost … Read more

You can get moisture out of pumpkin puree by draining it, heating it, or squeezing it.   Whether you made your own pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin or opened a can that seems a little too wet, getting moisture out of pumpkin puree is a common kitchen task.   Too much moisture in pumpkin … Read more

Getting a pumpkin plant to fruit comes down to giving it the right growing conditions, the right amount of space, and a little help with pollination. If you’ve ever watched a pumpkin vine sprawl across your garden, full of big green leaves and bright orange flowers, but with nary a pumpkin in sight, you’re not … Read more