Squash plants are not only prolific producers, but many types, both summer squash and winter squash, also get quite large. Their sprawling vines overwhelm smaller vegetables and other nearby plants.

Plant winter squash when the weather is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. In Southern climates, this could be in March, in Northern climates, this may not happen until May or even June. Winter squash takes ...

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 ...

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

"Fresh squash is one of my summer favorites, but I hear growing squash successfully can be tricky. What do I need to know before planting some squash in my garden?" — D.B. Squash can be a versatile ...

STEMMING THE PROBLEM: Squash vine borers kill squash plants by burrowing into their stems. A few preventive measures can save gardens from a squashless growing season. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Your ...

May is the time to plant squash in Mid-Missouri. Most squash can be put into two categories: summer squash and winter squash. The terms "summer" and "winter" are used to describe the time of use.

Time lapse video of growing a zucchini plant in 76 days, from seed to fruit. The seed was germinated just fine and grew steadily with frequent watering in container. However, for some reasons, the ...

From dazzling flowers to delicious vegetables, these plants put on a gold medal-worthy performance in the garden.

Let's think about Halloween and Thanksgiving, even if it is the middle of July. That's because winter squashes play important roles during those two fall holidays, and they need to be planted now.