Squash plant

Butternut, acorn, and spaghetti are among the most popular winter squash varieties. Learn how to grow them all in our expert guide on Gardener’s Path.

As the weather begins to chill, squash is the perfect vegetable to add to your weekly meal rotation.

Many gardeners find that their squash leaves are huge, almost like umbrellas to the squash plant. Since squash plants need lots of sun, are these large squash leaves healthy for the plant? Find out here.

This time of year, we’re glad we devoted valuable garden real estate to growing pumpkins and squash, especially with so many interesting varieties to choose from.

Kabocha pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata x maxima) deliver sweetness and nutty texture for minimal labor. Also known as Japanese pumpkins, kabocha squash varieties need the same simple care as their close relatives, common pumpkins and winter squash (Cucurbita maxima).

Ever wanted to grow your own squash? Here is everything you need to know about growing and caring for your very own butternut squash plants!

Cool-season veggies grow best at temperatures averaging lower than those needed by warm season types. Many have edible leaves or roots like lettuce, spinach, carrots, and radishes. Other cool season vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower and peas.

Provided that a few important cultural needs are met, summer squash and zucchini can be among the most rewarding of garden vegetables. When harvested religiously while fruits are small, zucchini can be so productive over such a long period of time that when faced with yet another round of new fruits for harvest, some gardeners […]