Certain vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, peas, and beans have self-pollinating flowers and need little to no special care ...

Many veteran gardeners make a habit of saving seeds. While it is simple enough for most beginners to do, it’s also an activity being undertaken by scientists who recognize that collecting seeds is ...

I got an email a few years ago in early December as well as a question from a friend at the pool about saving gourd seeds. “Is it OK to eat squash that has mixed traits of different squash in the same ...

Chefs explain when to roast winter squash like butternut and kabocha skin-on, which varieties you can eat as is, and how to safely peel when you must.

Oregon State University Extension gives three reasons to save seed. First, some seed companies have dropped older heirloom varieties in favor of newer hybridized or patented ones (more on this later).

Ryan Pankau shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander seed saving tips to save seeds for next year Learn how to save seeds from ...

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 ...

To roast butternut squash seeds, clean and dry them well before seasoning and baking them at 325°F for 15-20 minutes. Roasted butternut squash seeds can be eaten as snacks or added to granola, oatmeal ...

Yes, decorative gourd season is upon us, and while the markets are chockablock full of cute striped and ridged little squashes, we’re truly awash in a sea of pumpkins. Everywhere you turn, whether ...