Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cream and green striped Honey Boat squash Squash plants grow very quickly and put on a mass of foliage as they develop. These ...

If you are from Texas, you probably grew up eating squash casserole — still a favorite in our home. When I decided to start a small, raised vegetable garden a few years ago, I was determined to ...

Squash plants are not only prolific producers, but many types, both summer squash and winter squash, also get quite large. Their sprawling vines overwhelm smaller vegetables and other nearby plants.

Question: Our beautiful yellow squash are being eaten by worms living inside. Is there a way to save the crop? Answer: No one likes to find a wiggling surprise inside their squash of any type.

Q: Our yellow squash (and the neighbor's, too) have all been eaten alive by what we call the dreaded "squash worm." It digs itself into the vine and eats it hollow. I pulled most of two plants, but ...

If you are considering growing a vegetable that is nutritious and will be ready to eat early in the growing season, summer squash is worth considering. Summer squash differs from winter squash in a ...

"Will the zucchinis stop growing soon?" asked my kids, desperate for a dinner that doesn't revolve around summer squash. Once established, summer squash plants can continue to grow, producing female ...

I hope everyone is growing something they can eat, but if you haven’t tried yet, consider doing what the Indians did centuries ago and grow the Three Sisters! Growing multiple plants together, called ...

Q: Is it too late to plant summer squash? If not, are they difficult to grow? Q: Is it too late to plant summer squash? If not, are they difficult to grow? A: Most of the planting guides I’ve seen ...