The summer squash, Cucurbita pepo subsp. Pepo, is a lovely annual, native to North America. Unlike winter squash the summer squash is harvested when still young and tender before the skin is hardened.

If you’re looking to add squash plants to your garden, check out six delicious types of summer and winter squash to plant during the month of April!

Butternut squash is not only delicious but also full of healthy nutrients like fiber, iron, potassium and magnesium. (Getty Images) After a summer full of grilled zucchini and yellow squash, now is ...

Cooking winter squash may seem like a daunting task if you've never done it before, but these tips and tricks from the ...

Fall is upon us — and so are the winter squash! These versatile beauties are incomparable in taste, texture, variety and culinary uses. Winter squash have been grown in the Americas by Native ...

Squash can be divided into two major categories — summer and winter squash. Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells. Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing ...

So much more than just decorative fall props, colorful, uniquely shaped winter squash are the vegetal gems of late autumn and winter cuisine. As local greens and tomatoes fade away for the year, ...

It’s getting chilly. Vegetables are roasting in the oven. Stews are simmering on the stovetop. Glasses of whiskey are being sipped, on Chesterfield chairs, in front of bookshelves filled with many ...

Have you ever wondered if you could eat any of those funny-looking squash used as fall decorations? You certainly can, and add color, flavor and nutrients to your meals. Squash are part of the gourd ...