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Winter Squash Birds

Winter Squash (and Pumpkin): Cold-Weather Comfort

Nothing speaks of fall and winter like the appearance of winter squashes and pumpkins in stores,...
Growing Zucchini

Squash (Zucchini)

Squash, especially zucchini, are very prolific producers! Easy to grow, each plant will produce...
Squash Flowers

Why Is My Squash Not Fruiting?

“What’s wrong with my squash?” and “Why isn’t my squash fruiting?” are two common squash questions...
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The Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash

Corn, beans, and squash are called the “three sisters.” Native Americans always inter-planted this...
Winter Squash Varieties

Favorite Winter Squash Varieties

There are many varieties of squash—usually classified as either winter or summer squash—and folks...
Roasted Zucchini

Quick Ways to Cook Zucchini

We don’t all have time to make complicated zucchini recipes. Here are fast ways to cook that...
Zucchini and Squash

Too Much Zucchini? Freeze It!

It’s that time of year: Friends, neighbors, coworkers, even some side-of-the-road vegetable vendors...
Easy Zucchini Recipes

Best Zucchini Recipes | 15 Favorites

In honor of “Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day” (August 8), here are 15 ways to...
Abundance of Zucchini

Zucchini Fertility Spawns Annual Holiday

Every gardener who has grown zucchini knows that this time of year vines go crazy producing...
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How to Make a Beautiful Arch for Climbing Vegetables

Many climbing vegetables need support. See how to make this simple garden arch! It’s a very...
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Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds

There are lots of “gourdgeous” gourds available for decorating this time of year and I get many...
Zucchini Mock Crab Cakes

Zucchini Recipe Winners

Announcing the zucchini recipe winners, as listed in The 2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac All-Seasons...
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Squash Vine Borer

Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of the squash vine borer. What are Squash...
Summer Squash Bake

Cooking Fresh: Summer Squash Bake

Garrison Keillor once said that July is the only time of year when country people lock their cars...
Basil and Zucchini

Basil-Zucchini Extreme

If, like me, you grow or receive more zucchini in August than you know what to do with, this post...
More Winding Down a Difficult Season

More Winding Down a Difficult Season

If you garden in an area not affected by drought, you may wonder why I’m obsessing.  #1: High...
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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe from Garden-Fresh Cookbook

In this video, learn about the health benefits of butternut squash, a “super vegetable”, and see...