You Can’t Avoid Some Garden Mistakes
The wonderful thing about mistakes, including garden mistakes, is that we don't have to make them all. We can learn from the mistakes of others. For example, we don't have …
squash plants
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 …
How to Water Squash and Avoid Powdery Mildew
Squash is in my top five favorite vegetables and that’s partly due to the fact that it’s both a noun and a verb. You can squash a squash but you …
10 Summer Squash Companion Plants You Want in Your Garden
Summer squash grows quickly and easily. Some, like zucchini, are known as prolific producers. And they add some beautiful color to your garden with their vivid yellow-orange flowers and bright …
The Best Plants for Straw Bale Gardening
To talk about the best plants for straw bale gardening, it's probably important to clarify what straw bale gardening is exactly. The short version is that you can grow vegetables …
Growing Zones for Winter Squash
Winter squash, like pumpkins, are warm-season plants, and their recommended growing zones are similar. They typically thrive in zones 3 to 9 in the U.S. Here are some examples of …
Salmon and Tomatoes
Do you have any fish heads?” I ask the woman behind the seafood counter. …
Selective Hearing
My wife, Carole, looked behind the shed and was appalled. “George,” she called sternly. “Will you come here for a minute?” I was sweeping the front porch when I heard …
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 …
