The leaves are changing and the air has a crisp feel—you might say it’s sweater weather, but we know it as winter squash season. Come fall, we’re stocking up on all the gourds we can find at the ...
While winter squash plants are known to take up a lot of space in the garden, here's a selection of more compact varieties ...
There are many different types of squash and really, thank goodness for that! They can be a tasty side dish, they can transform into noodles, they can be the base for soup, they can even turn into ...
I remember peeking under the big, green leaves in the pumpkin and winter squash patch of our garden when I was young. Some of the trailing vines led into the wooded area next to our garden. The bright ...
Here's the scoop on some winter squash varieties you might find at farmers markets or your neighborhood grocery stores. • Acorn: Small and round; shaped like an acorn with dark green skin. Some have ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. This week I am discussing growing squash, in particular heirloom varieties. Squash has been grown here for thousands of years, so it has an old and unique ...
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Types of Winter Squash

The Many Types of Winter Squash The overwhelming number of winter squash varieties can be divided into three main groups, classified by species: Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita ...
Question: My family enjoys growing a vegetable garden each year, especially squash. With further water restrictions likely, are there any benefits to growing heirloom varieties? Answer: Absolutely! It ...
Discover the best way to store winter squash, such as butternut squash and spaghetti squash, to keep it fresh all season long.
The leaves are changing and the air has a crisp feel—you might say it’s sweater weather, but we know it as winter squash season. Come fall, we’re stocking up on all the gourds we can find at the ...