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 …
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Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Winter Squash
Tending your squash plants or cooking with winter squash means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
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 …
Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing and Pollinating your Winter Squash Plants
Once your winter squash are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. …
Growing Winter Squash in Containers
The best winter squash candidates for container gardening are bush squash or semi-bush squash. They don’t produce side vines, so they don’t spread out, or they don’t spread out much—maybe …
Where to Grow Green Beans
Green beans thrive on sunshine and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Green beans aren’t too particular about their soil, though, so long as it’s warm enough …
17 Quick Growing Vegetables For Restless Gardeners
We all know that some of the joy of gardening is just being outdoors or getting some dirt under our nails. But let’s not kid ourselves, either. We also know …
Happiness is Summer Squash—All You Need to Know About Growing Summer Squash
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about growing summer squash at home—they’re nutritious, delicious, and easy to grow! Your summer squash garden doesn’t …
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. …
Dealing with Squash Diseases
The best way to prevent crop loss due to common squash diseases is vigilance. Squash plants are susceptible to diseases. …
