Eybie Eyberg of Parkersburg holds gem squash from his garden at the Point Park Marketplace. The gem squash are abundant in Eyberg’s native South Africa but are rare in the Mid-Ohio Valley. (Photo by ...

Crispy salad cucumbers, gem squash and heirloom zucchini are all low carb, low calorie veggies that are delicious in salads and other light summer dishes. Even better, they are easy to grow, ideal for ...

Squash and pumpkins have been enjoyed on South African dinner tables for centuries. This is not surprising considering how delicious they are and the ease with which they grow. Most squash varieties ...