There’s a squash for every season, and this variety is still available in winter, when not a lot of fresh produce can be found. Like other squashes, it is low in calories and an excellent source of ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. If you ...

Pumpkins and winter squash begin to mature beginning in late September and continue to ripen into the cooler fall months. Examples of winter squash include Royal Acorn, Ebony Acorn, Table Queen, ...

Pumpkins aren't the only gourds to grow for harvest in the fall; several edible winter squash varieties are just as perfect ...

Here are some tell-tale signs for when winter squash are ready. Winter squash can be a great addition to your vegetable garden. From acorn and butternut to delicata and pumpkin, these can provide a ...

Confused in the squash aisle? Learn 18 types of squash—summer vs. winter—plus how to pick, store, and cook each one with ...

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2.Trim squash so that it creates a stable base. 3.Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place squash, flesh side up, on baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 TBSP ...

CORVALLIS – Halloween is still a faint dot on the calendar, but it’s not too early to plan a strategy for harvesting and storing pumpkins and winter squash. First frost won’t hit for several more ...

Native Americans taught the Puritan settlers many things about life in America, including how to grow and prepare winter squash — a food they had never seen before but that would soon gain popularity ...

Question: This is our first time growing acorn squash and several are about softball size. How do we determine when the squash is ready to harvest? Answer: Wait until this tasty baking squash turns a ...