The leaves are changing and the air has a crisp feel—you might say it’s sweater weather, but we know it as winter squash season. Come fall, we’re stocking up on all the gourds we can find at the ...

Squash and other crops growing in pots on a patio - matunka/Shutterstock Winter squash varieties with hard rinds are staples of comfort cooking when it's cold outside. They impart a sweet and earthy ...

"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 ...

I remember peeking under the big, green leaves in the pumpkin and winter squash patch of our garden when I was young. Some of the trailing vines led into the wooded area next to our garden. The bright ...

As a country, we unite over squash. Seriously, we do. It's called pumpkin. From pie to quick breads, pancakes and more — we lap up the subtle, sweet flavor. Even its seeds have fans. However, most of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

As a country, we unite over squash. Seriously, we do. It’s called pumpkin. From pie to quick breads, pancakes and more — we lap up the subtle, sweet flavor. Even its seeds have fans. However, most of ...