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 ...

While winter squash plants are known to take up a lot of space in the garden, here's a selection of more compact varieties ...

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 ...

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 ...

Squash can be divided into two major categories — summer and winter squash. Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells. Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing ...

It’s easy to confuse cousa (aka kousa or Magda squash) with spaghetti squash—they look nearly identical! However, cousa’s flesh and seeds are edible. This Middle Eastern variety has very thin skin and ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fall always brings with it a glorious showcase of color, but it's not just the changing leaves that delights people. It's also the time of ...

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing ...