There's no reason we shouldn't all have a few extra butternut squash in the house all winter. It's versatile, nutrient-rich, and lasts for months if stored properly. Whether you've grown your own or ...

When stored correctly in cool, dark conditions (around 55-60°F with 50-70% humidity), raw winter squash can last well into the winter months and even into spring. The shelf life varies depending on ...

There's nothing cozier than a piping hot bowl of creamy homemade butternut squash soup enjoyed on a chilly winter evening. If you have been growing your own winter squash plants this past year — ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. If you ...

CORVALLIS – What’s fall without pumpkins? They star at Halloween and in Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why not extend the season into winter. Tried and true techniques for storing pumpkins and other ...

Ever wondered what yellow squash is and how it’s different from zucchini? You’re in the right place! At first glance, it might look like a golden twin of zucchini, but yellow squash is its own variety ...

Pumpkins and winter squash begin to mature beginning in late September and continue to ripen into the cooler fall months. Examples of winter squash include Royal Acorn, Ebony Acorn, Table Queen, ...

There's a lot to love about squash. The mild, malleable, flavorful vegetable can be endlessly reinvented into dozens of different dishes. And there are so many varieties! From thick-skinned ...