Squash And Corn
Founder & Editor
I’ve always had a green thumb—my mom says I turned her backyard into a jungle by the time I was ten. Now, I’m here to share the joy of growing your own food, whether you’ve got a sprawling garden or just a sunny windowsill.
This site is where I pass along the tricks I’ve picked up over the years, from saving seeds to coaxing life out of stubborn plants. Let’s get our hands dirty together.
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What causes blossom end rot on squash—and how to fix it—starts with a simple but sneaky imbalance your plants need you to catch. 🌱 The ugly dark spots at the blossom end aren't just bad luck; they're your plants…
Squash bugs are the sneaky villains of summer gardens—those shield-shaped green invaders that leave your zucchini and pumpkins looking like Swiss cheese. 🌿 I’ve lost entire harvests to them before I learned to spot…
Spaghetti squash is ready to harvest when its rind turns a dull, matte yellow or beige 🎃 and the stem dries out completely. Picking too early means stringy, underdeveloped flesh—while waiting too long risks tough skin…
Planting squash in Iowa after the last frost—typically mid-April to early June—sets the stage for a bountiful summer harvest 🎃. Iowa’s unpredictable frost dates can turn a squash harvest from bountiful to bust unless…
Planting squash in Zone 6 after the last frost—typically mid-April to early June—sets the stage for a bountiful harvest 🎃. Timing is everything when growing squash in Zone 6—plant too early and frost will ruin your…
White bush squash delivers heavy yields in a 2-foot spread—perfect for balconies and containers. 🌱 I grew mine last summer in a 5-gallon pot, and the vines produced more squash than my sprawling zucchini plants. The…
