Rain! Hope you are getting some in your area. Just last week I still was able to pick about 12 small ripe tomatoes and a few small green peppers. That seems crazy for this time of year considering I ...

Discover a farmer’s tips for spotting the ripest spaghetti squash and how to store and prep it for the best taste and texture ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. If you ...

These cute little winter squash (they are typically the size of a grapefruit) are prolific producers and have a squat shape, deep ridges, and a recessed top. Eat the skin and sweet flesh either baked, ...

There's no reason we shouldn't all have a few extra butternut squash in the house all winter. It's versatile, nutrient-rich, and lasts for months if stored properly. Whether you've grown your own or ...

One sure sign that fall is on the way is the arrival of the season's first butternut squash at farmers markets. The tan, oblong orbs have sweet-tasting flesh that make them perfect for soups, ...

So, you've taken advantage of spring, summer, and fall to plant, grow, and harvest your winter squash. Now, you can look forward to a winter of yellow delicata, golden hubbards, and the lesser-known ...

CORVALLIS – What’s fall without pumpkins? They star at Halloween and in Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why not extend the season into winter. Tried and true techniques for storing pumpkins and other ...

Never mind the name, these sweet, nutty squash are harvested in the fall. They are called “winter” because their hard shells allow them to be stored for extended periods, and in the days before ...

Pumpkins and winter squash begin to mature beginning in late September and continue to ripen into the cooler fall months. Examples of winter squash include Royal Acorn, Ebony Acorn, Table Queen, ...