While winter squash plants are known to take up a lot of space in the garden, here's a selection of more compact varieties ...

Here's the scoop on some winter squash varieties you might find at farmers markets or your neighborhood grocery stores. • Acorn: Small and round; shaped like an acorn with dark green skin. Some have ...

The Many Types of Winter Squash The overwhelming number of winter squash varieties can be divided into three main groups, classified by species: Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every season is squash season—especially when you're thinking about different types of squash. And we're ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and Gardeners. It is hard to believe June is almost over and the July 4th Holiday is fast approaching. As we enjoy family, friends, fireworks and fire up the grill for ...

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing ...

Have you been thinking about trying a new vegetable this winter season? Consider trying out winter squash. Compared to their summertime cousins, winter squashes have a denser texture and flavor with ...

Pumpkins and winter squash are quintessential symbols of autumn — harbingers of cooler weather and festive holidays. They're also deliciously nutritious. And because uncut pumpkins and winter squash ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. This week I am discussing growing squash, in particular heirloom varieties. Squash has been grown here for thousands of years, so it has an old and unique ...