Squash and other crops growing in pots on a patio - matunka/Shutterstock Winter squash varieties with hard rinds are staples of comfort cooking when it's cold outside. They impart a sweet and earthy ...

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 ...

It's hard to beat the cozy feeling radiating from a warm bowl of butternut squash soup, but what if you want more variety in your fall menu and the satisfaction of trying something new in your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our gardens are done for this year, but chances are you had a zucchini plant growing in yours. Zucchini is one type of squash that’s easy to grow, but there are many others that you might want to try ...

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