Zucchini Cornbread Casserole
I’m a firm believer in birthday parties being special no matter what age you are. However, I had a particularly special birthday this year. I reconnected with a childhood friend …
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Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn
When my girls and I visited Austin, Texas a while back for a vacation, I wasn't expecting a plate of Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn, even with their abundance …
Yellow Squash Patties
Pattycake, pattycake, baker's man, bake me a cake as fast as you can. Pat it and prick it, and mark it with B, put it in the oven for baby …
Low-Carb Yellow Squash Casserole
Do you ever just wish you could enjoy the finer things in life with reckless abandon? Trying to moderate your sodium, sugar, cholesterol, or calorie intake can sometimes feel like …
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 Pests
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 …
Nurturing and Harvesting your Squash
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 …
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 …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Summer Squash
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. …
Growing Summer Squash from Seeds or Seedlings
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, …
