HUNGRY FRUIT: Squash are heavy feeders, meaning they thrive in soil with high fertility. If you don’t have rich soil, you can add an organic fertility source before planting squash, and/or apply a ...

Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens. Summer squash grows quickly, is early to harvest, and is ...

With squash, it’s always something. I feel like I’m my mother talking when I complain about squash. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Squash, you’re nothing but trouble. And of course, every mother ...

Learn simple and practical gardening tips to help increase your harvest of tomatoes, squash, basil, garlic, and other homegrown plants. These easy tricks can help improve plant growth, fruit ...

Squash tastes better when it comes from your garden. Although winter squashes are delicious, their rambling vines take up a lot of space. Every square foot in a vegetable garden is valuable real ...

Squash and cucumbers need the same conditions to thrive, meaning they do and don't make sense as companion plants. Here's the downside of the pairing.

Versatile, vibrant and delicious, summer squash is a favorite of both gardeners and cooks. All squash varieties are members of the Cucurbitaceae family. What sets summer squash apart from winter ...

Acorn Squash is a seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on October 4, 2025, as part of the Chubby Chipmunk update. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a guide on ...

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 ...