When you’re talking about “squash,” you’re really talking about an entire type of vegetable. Are you talking about zucchini or crookneck squash, summer varieties? Or are you talking about winter squashes like the iconic pumpkin or the versatile spaghetti squash? Though they all have similarities, there are naturally some differences you’ll need to be aware … Read more
Pumpkins are the most popular squash out there. Whether they’re being grown for food, usually for soups and pies, or as decorations for all sorts of festive fall crafts, you will see fields and fields of these giant orange fruits every year. Lots of people even grow their own and their very own gardens. But … Read more
There is hardly any decoration more associated with the onset of fall, and Halloween in particular, than the jack-o-lantern. Sometimes spooky, sometimes cheerful, and occasionally highly artistic there is just something about carving up a pumpkin that always gets you in the right spirit for the season. But, there is something of a trend when … Read more
There’s hardly any vegetable more iconic and associated with fall than the pumpkin. Whether it is being grown as the essential ingredient in pumpkin pie or used as a festive centerpiece decoration, or carved up into a jack-o’-lantern, pumpkins are among the most popular vegetables in North America. However, most varieties grow very large, and … Read more
One of the great joys of gardening is watching your plants develop, and especially if you have planted fruits or vegetables watching your future harvest mature right before your eyes is borderline magical. Sometimes it makes it very difficult to be patient! Every fruit and veggie goes through its own development process after planting, and … Read more
Every good harvest starts with planting. Squash is a popular and easy-to-grow vegetable with tons of varieties that can be planted in either spring or late summer. They have a reputation as maintenance-intensive veggies that are difficult to grow, but they aren’t as tough as most people make them out to be. One important factor … Read more
Every seasoned gardener knows that the key to a successful harvest begins with the basics. Preparing the soil, taking care of soil amendments, and of course, proper planting. If you just want to scatter seeds like you’re feeding ducks at the lake, you shouldn’t expect any success. Similarly, you can’t dig a hole, toss a … Read more
When you think of a pumpkin, you probably immediately think of the classic orange variety. But did you know that white pumpkins exist, too? It’s true: that white, pumpkin-looking squash is not some special variety of squash, it’s just a white pumpkin! Sometimes what you see really I what you get, but this begs the … Read more
Everyone knows the old saying, “you get what you pay for”. But what if we told you that’s not always the case when it comes to growing pumpkins? If you plant pumpkins, it’s possible to yield far more than expected. So how many pumpkins should you expect per pumpkin plant? The average pumpkin plant will … Read more
Most people think of pumpkins as being orange, but did you know that there are also white pumpkins? White pumpkins are a type of winter squash that belongs to the gourd family. White pumpkins, also known as Lumina pumpkins, are a relatively new type of pumpkin that was first developed in the early 1990s. They … Read more
Winter squash is a family-friendly favorite to grow in your vegetable garden. Easy to grow and very prolific, you’ll love the satisfaction that comes with growing your own winter squashes to eat all winter long. With enough garden space and growing season, you can grow plenty of winter squash to feed your family. Growing, harvesting, … Read more
Gourds are one of the first plants ever cultivated. They were grown not only as a food source, but perhaps primarily to make eating utensils and make portable storage containers for a multitude of items – water in particular. There are multiple different varieties of gourds. Some boast edible young fruit and seeds, others are … Read more
Zucchini is just one of the many varieties of squash, and as a summer squash, it grows in a highly prolific manner. A single zucchini plant can yield up to nine pounds of fruit, and doesn’t take up much space in your garden. Furthermore, zucchini is incredibly versatile in the kitchen, making a great addition … Read more
While many novice gardeners or homesteaders may look at growing ornamental gourds as a daunting challenge, these delightful plants are actually quite easy–and enjoyable!–to grow. If you’re interested in growing enough of these colorful beauties to decorate the homestead with this fall, consider the following tips to maximize your harvest. What are these Ornamental Gourds? … Read more