See these types of squash pictures to spot summer squash—from ribbed zucchini to star-shaped pattypan—each bringing its own flavor and garden charm. 🌱 I’ve grown them all, and the differences aren’t just in the…
Winter squash adds vibrant color and texture to gardens while providing delicious harvests. These ten varieties showcase diverse shapes, hues, and growth habits perfect for both culinary use and stunning seasonal…
Need space-efficient squash varieties that produce fast, abundant harvests? These 10 vine squash types thrive in containers, small gardens, and urban spaces while delivering diverse flavors and growth habits perfect for…
Waltham butternut squash thrives where others fail—its cold tolerance and disease resistance make it a reliable choice for gardeners in zones 3-8. 🌱 Last fall, my plants produced six 20-pound squash in a season where…
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…
