The best way to prevent crop loss due to common squash diseases is vigilance. Squash plants are susceptible to diseases.  …

Like any garden crop, both winter and summer squash are susceptible to some pests. Here are some of the critters you should look out for, checking every day (you’ll be looking  …

The squash area should be kept free of weeds while the plants are young. Black-plastic or very heavy mulch is practical for such spreading vine plants, as weeding can be  …

As mentioned earlier, squash can be grown in containers, and you can add a trellis to a container or even an open-ground plant to save space and increase light and  …

Squash is a warm-season crop, very susceptible to frost and light freezes. Summer squash can be grown almost anywhere, as the vines develop quickly.  …

When first planning your squash garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil and  …

Getting your squash garden started every season begins with the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Buying seedlings at your local nursery is quicker and easier,  …

As many food gardeners know, there are two types of squash: summer and winter. But that doesn’t mean that winter squash is grown in the winter, rather, the names refer  …

They’re incredibly nutritious, they grow quickly and readily, and they taste delicious. What more could you ask of veggies grown in your garden? How about if they’re also attractive and  …

Summer squash: It’s about much more than just zucchini! That’s what you’ll learn when you dig into this collection all about this versatile fruit (that’s right: you’re going to learn  …