The ones straight from the pumpkin? If so, do I need to prepare them in any way?

I am a notorious brown thumb, but I *am* determined. I've had advice from local farmers and they've said it's a good time to plant them here, but just wondering if I should get seedlings or just use the seeds I have from the pumpkin I used tonight?!!

Jealous of my neighbour who has both watermelon and pumpkins growing from his driveway- they sprouted without his knowledge and he has no idea how they got there!