As all the old jokes about country people not locking their doors except during zucchini season imply, growing squash can be a little too easy. And while figuring out what to do with the overabundance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Squash plants are not only prolific producers, but many types, both summer squash and winter squash, also get quite large. Their ...

Question: I am wondering whether it is better to start squash seeds indoors then transplant outside or just wait and plant the seed outdoors. Which works better? Answer: Planting squash seed directly ...

I have a small cookbook with just zucchini squash recipes. It comes in handy on those summer days when my kitchen counter is ...

Winter squash refers to many different fruits, including sweet butternut squash and hearty spaghetti squash. These varieties are a delicious ingredient in many different recipes, from soups and salads ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In May, reader Greg in Parma emailed about his problems getting specific vegetables to grow in his garden. “I have a 20- by 40-foot garden and over the past 30 years, I have ...

GOING TO SEED: Seeds from winter squash can be saved and planted in future gardens. But there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Rains and cooler weather have ...

With squash, it’s always something. I feel like I’m my mother talking when I complain about squash. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Squash, you’re nothing but trouble. And of course, every mother ...

My parents and grandparents used to plant most vegetables and a lot of flowers from seed instead of transplants. Are there advantages to starting some things from seed? I am probably the age of your ...

The strategy of succession planting maximizes your garden’s yield by managing your space and the timing of your plantings. It ...