Butternut squash is a fan favorite in our home, and many home gardeners appreciate it deep into the winter. Its rich, nutty flavor and long storage life make it a unique ingredient, and a worthwhile ...

Squash plants are not only prolific producers, but many types, both summer squash and winter squash, also get quite large. Their sprawling vines overwhelm smaller vegetables and other nearby plants.

It all began with my interest in the Master Gardener heirloom seed library. Since becoming a Master Gardener in 2019, I had yet to take Master Gardener Phyllis Pugnetti’s seed saving class. This was ...

Winter squash varieties with hard rinds are staples of comfort cooking when it's cold outside. They impart a sweet and earthy flavor and can be stored for a long time over the season. It might come as ...

Plant winter squash when the weather is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. In Southern climates, this could be in March, in Northern climates, this may not happen until May or even June. Winter squash takes ...

When fall comes, thoughts turn to harvesting winter squash, which is often described as comfort food. Squash is in the family Cucurbita, with two main groups, summer squash and winter squash. Summer ...

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