Squash is a staple in vegetable gardens, with many varieties to choose from. However, this prolific plant typically requires a great deal of space to grow, and some types of squash grow quite ...

Squashes have always been on my grow-your-own bucket list, and a few years ago, I decided to give them a go. At the time, I had a small raised bed, about two metres square. I needed a variety that ...

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Tips, tricks on growing summer squash in your garden. Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens.

There are more squash sizes and shapes than you have fingers and toes to count. The list of varieties seems as endless as the number of zucchinis produced by a single plant - crookneck and ...

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

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Squash bugs, often mistaken for stink bugs, can cause a lot of damage in your garden. But there are steps you can take to repel them. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.