To enjoy butternut squash soup, pasta, and other dishes in the fall, plant seeds in the spring after the last frost or in ...

Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a staple crop for fall harvests because it's a healthy vegetable full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can last for months when properly stored. You can ...

When it comes to the fall harvest, pumpkins may get most of the spotlight. But that doesn't mean butternut squash doesn't deserve its time to shine, too! As far as fall flavors go, there's nothing ...

This week's gardening column also addresses a reader concerned that caterpillars have feasted on their catalpa tree leaves.

It’s time — or getting to be time — for us gardeners to reap what we’ve sown. Although it’s fairly evident when some edibles, like tomatoes, are ripe for the picking (uniform red, yellow or orange ...

A ripe spaghetti squash should feel heavy and have firm, golden-yellow skin. Spaghetti squash doesn’t ripen after harvest, so picking well is crucial. Avoid refrigerating raw squash; store it in a ...

Spaghetti squash is commonly used as a pasta substitute but it's much more versatile than that, and it's very easy to bake or ...

Growing squash? Then you're likely familiar with how spread out the plant becomes as it grows. Squash plants are known for their sprawling growth, which may lead you to ask yourself when is the right ...