Growing squash? Then you're likely familiar with how spread out the plant becomes as it grows. Squash plants are known for their sprawling growth, which may lead you to ask yourself when is the right ...

Mid-August is the time to prune your melon and squash vines. Unless they are a bush variety and only grow to a certain size, garden vines will continue to grow until frost. Problem is, the vines are ...

Zucchini is a favorite for gardeners because it's easy to grow and doesn't need to be pruned - or does it? Learn the when and ...

This week, when trying to select a question for the column, I looked through the 22-year archive for this gardening column online (http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

Butternut squash is a fan favorite in our home, and many home gardeners appreciate it deep into the winter. Its rich, nutty flavor and long storage life make it a unique ingredient, and a worthwhile ...

Regardless of where you live, August is typically the time when gardens are in full swing. During this peak season, it's easy to get overwhelmed and too busy, and then forget an important task that ...

Q. Why do my squash vines only have male blossoms? Squash plants normally have both male and female flowers. The female flowers tend to form close to the base or center of the plant and the male ...

Q. Why do my squash vines only have male blossoms? Squash plants normally have both male and female flowers. The female flowers tend to form close to the base or center of the plant and the male ...