Scott has nurtured giant pumpkins for eight years. It still blows his mind watching them inflate, putting on about 40 pounds ...

Pumpkin vines sometimes require extra effort, as their fruit can be large and heavy. It's important to learn how to train your pumpkin vines for great results.

Many plants come with pros and cons. Although this vine has a lot to offer environmentally, it needs to be pruned carefully to keep it from spreading too far.