Homegrown and Heartfelt
If you’ve noticed more zucchinis than usual showing up on your neighbor’s doorstep lately, you’re not alone—and you’re witnessing something wonderful. …
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3 Ways to Grow Edible Flowers Indoors
Remember dinner parties? Sigh. Me too. I’m optimistic that they’re making a comeback soon, though and I want to be ready. I was looking for different ways to level up …
Vegetable Garden Warning Signs and Red Flags
There's no such thing as a perfect garden. And no matter how long you've been gardening, I bet you'd agree that something will always come up, even if it's just …
The Curious Case of Cross-Pollinated Squash
I've been growing squash in my backyard for years. It started with a few zucchini plants and quickly grew into an obsession with winter squash. There's something satisfying about …
How to Train Squash to Grow Vertically
If you've been looking for a way to grow more squash in your vegetable garden, but don't have the space or time for lots of plants growing every which way …
10 Summer Garden Chores for a Happy Garden
If you want a happy garden, you can't really set it and forget it. If you ignore your garden for a few days in mid-summer, especially if you go away …
Pruning and Supporting Winter Squash
Some squash, like butternut, send out long vines before they develop flower buds. Those vines can grow pretty long—longer than you expect, perhaps. The main vines will send off secondary …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Squash
Working your squash garden means having the right tools to do the job! Below is a list of items to consider. …
Growing Summer Squash with Pots and Trellises
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 …
Growing Summer Squash in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
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 …
