There are certain types of squash that are classed as winter squash, these can include pumpkins, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash and more. They all have a long growing season, being ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Harvesting any type of crop can seem straightforward. You wait until it looks ripe, pick it, then eat it. The reality is often more ...

It’s time to harvest winter squash. Those are the types of squash that develop a hard rind or shell as they ripen. The more well-known ones include butternut, acorn, buttercup, Hubbard, and others.

Here are some tell-tale signs for when winter squash are ready. Winter squash can be a great addition to your vegetable garden. From acorn and butternut to delicata and pumpkin, these can provide a ...

As we move into the last part of our growing season, winter squash, also called hard shell squash, is beginning to look ripe. These squash include acorn squash, butternut, buttercup, delicata and ...

Winter squash — those with hard skins such as butternut, acorn and hubbard — can keep their flavor and food value for months when properly harvested and stored. Q: What is the proper way to harvest ...

While winter squash plants are known to take up a lot of space in the garden, here's a selection of more compact varieties ...

Butternut squash is a fan favorite in our home, and many home gardeners appreciate it deep into the winter. Its rich, nutty flavor and long storage life make it a unique ingredient, and a worthwhile ...

Native Americans taught the Puritan settlers many things about life in America, including how to grow and prepare winter squash — a food they had never seen before but that would soon gain popularity ...

Home food at its comfiest, winter squash has taken a new center stage in cooking with local flavors and ingredients because it’s available all winter at the markets. (I have a couple in my pantry from ...