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Nearly any squash germinates quickly and grows rapidly in the home garden. The amount… More
...s a recommended means for preserving extra summer squash for later use. (Freezing is… More
As you grow squash, treat the seeds so that you can successfully store and… More
If you grow squash in your garden, collecting the squash seeds is a cinch.… More
Butternut squash, a hardy winter vegetable which looks like a beige, overgrown pear, is… More
Fungus on squash plants may be due to the presence of bacteria or certain… More
...climate of south Texas can be a challenge, yellow squash… More
Squash, zucchini, cucumber and other garden plants often come under attack by powdery mildew,… More
Butternut squash is typically harvested from home gardens around the first frost of winter… More
Butternut squash is a type of winter squash that is commonly grown in the… More
Butternut squash is a winter squash variety that grows easily in any home garden.… More
All members of the squash family--summer squash, cucumbers, winter squash, gourds, melons, pumpkins, and… More
Butternut squash is a winter squash that is high in vitamins that are necessary… More
Squash plants can be one of the most rewarding vegetables in the garden, though… More
... years without alteration. When planting heirloom squash seeds, ensure the source of your… More
The Gentry hybrid summer squash is a compact semi-crookneck squash with high yields. This… More
Gardeners growing squash often grow several different varieties in a home garden. Summer squash… More
Squash: Winter: Spaghetti Seeds from Garden Guides More
GardenGuides' Vegetable Guide for squash, including how to distinguish male and female flowers. More
Growing and cooking with Spaghetti Squash. Recipes included. More
Summer squash, which includes zucchini, is a warm-weather plant that loves the heat of the… More
In order to protect garden plants or vegetables from frost, a thin sheet called a… More
Depending on the season, a gardener or farmer will be sowing their seeds before or… More
Winter squash will grow and flourish during the summer months, but it needs to be… More
Knowing what to look for when buying squash plants for your garden is very important… More
Many kinds of squash can derive form heirloom seeds kept and cross-pollinated. Learn about growing… More
Saving seeds from pink banana squash starts with finding the best, most mature plant to… More
Pure seeds are not always useful for backyard gardeners who don't need authoritative families of… More
Start your heirloom garden small with a conversation piece or old favorite. Learn about growing… More
...rite heirloom seeds might be foreign varieties of squash like zucchini. Learn about growing squash… More
Squash cross-pollinate within families but not across the board, so your efforts to isolate seeds… More
Fruits and vegetables that don't need to be refrigerated can be kept in hanging baskets… More
Form a seed bank with local growers to preserve and share heirloom seeds in your… More
Working with other heirloom seeds growers is part of the heirloom culture and good for… More
Squash is a plant that should be pruned at least once a month to encourage… More
Watermelons are grown in warm climates, so the seeds should be planted when the soil… More
Learn how to compost a garden of perennial plants and flowers in this gardening video… More
Keeping your limbs and eyes safe while using a weed eater are discussed in this… More
Learn how to grow squash in your vegetable garden in this free online video guide… More
Feeding a Venus Fly Traps plant is easy with these tips, learn all about caring… More
An expert shows how to plant seeds for an organic garden, with tips on how… More
Learn how to start and maintain a garden in this free gardening video. More
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Find out organic methods for controlling garden pests such as aphids, mites, worms, snails, slugs… More
Just picked these squash this morning! And plenty more are growing :D More
...ticular size at which I should harvest the yellow squash? The two biggest ones are about 3-5 inches right now. More
This is my first year growing butternut squash. Everything else in my garden is doing fine, and the squash IS flowering, but so fas as I can tell, each of the flowers is male. When should I start to see some fruits?? Thanks Rebecca More
So I've got a yellow squash plant in a pot in the ground, and it'll put out flowers and squash like crazy, but when the flower shrivels or falls off, the squash stops growing and shrinks. Its in full sun and I keep the soil moist. No signs of any… More
This is the best unintentional squash i have ever grown. I wasn't going to plant them this year but they had a mind of their own. It is right beside my compost bin and i think that the compost is feeding this monster. But i have no idea what kind… More
I have a squash or gourd which was growing near my compost pit. i never had this so i am assuming it's somekind of hybrid or mutant from something else. it looks like a dumpling/carnival squash and so far is about 6" in dia. the color so far is light… More
I started my squash way too early and it's getting rather large for the 16 oz. cup thats it's in. Is it possible to transplant it into a large pot and let it grow in there? What size pot would I need? The plants are about 8-9 inches tall! UPDATE:… More
...'m toying with the idea of planting the butternut squash between the rows of corn and just letting it run whereever. Any thoughts on this idea? More
...andmother thought that it was some kind of summer squash. More
So, I'm thinking that Yellow squash in an 8in container pot may not be a good idea..... the leaves are great the flowers are beautiful....but the squash... the darned squash....:mad: they try to grow... oh so hard but it seems like they rot off as soon as they get to… More
Anyone have a good and easy recipe for chayote squash that they have tried ? More
Any one have some good recipes using hubbard squash? Can you make it just like acorn squash? candied I mean? More
Something is eating my squash blossoms and leaves. I know it's not a squash bug (though that's what I'm doing to them when I find them) because I looked up "squash bug" and they don't look like that. They almost look like ladybugs, but with black eyes and a totally… More
This year we planted crookneck yellow squash, zucchini and delicata squash. We fertilized with our compost pile. We do not remember having any other kind of squash last year that may have been added to the compost. The large squash is about 12 inches long. It is light green around… More
...s and bought a single tiny, sad looking spaghetti squash plant on a whim. It turned into the biggest, most beautiful squash plant ever! Momma was so proud as it grew up and along the top of our fence, and draped over the other… More
hi looking for Banana squash seeds ,hubbard squash differant types please lets trade.ask for my list.thanks for looking willy More
Has any one grown the chayote squash vine? Thanks John More
Can someone help me in this mystery squash. Here is a picture of the squash and two of the plant. The plant looks like zucchini but I did not plant any where this one is growing. Thank you. Tina More
I would say it appears to be a summer squash. More
i have a few butternut squash whose skins are turning tan, and an acorn squash who is very dark green (and huge!!). when do i pick them? the plants are still sending out vines and flowering, should i cut them so they stop or let them continue until frost time?… More
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