As this is my first year growing pumkins (from seed), they seem to be growing very well. Over the past few weeks, the vines have really begun to take off, and I don't think there will be an end in sight (or at least I'm hoping not).

Anyway, the first few sets of flowers began showing just the other day. I am pretty sure they were the male flowers, so the females shouldn't be far away.

My question is regarding the vining situation. I have the plants on mounds and when they first began to grow I used cages so they would not only have some support, but also have something to grow up on, and not over take the area. However, now, only a few weeks into the vining process, they have certaining overtaken the cages (very nicely) and made their way to the top. So, where should I direct them now? How do you usually grow your pumkins? Thanks.