A five-step guide to planting pumpkins in your own backyard

You can't have enough pumpkins during fall.  Not only do they make for great decorations, they are also a key ingredient for many fall dishes and treats. If pumpkins help get you in the fall spirit, and you've always wanted to harvest your own, you can. The bad news is if you're just thinking about planting pumpkins when the leaves start to turn, it's too late.  HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING PUMPKIN, INCLUDING YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE AND WEIGHT LOSS  If you plant your seeds in late spring