Pumpkins aren't the only gourds to grow for harvest in the fall; several edible winter squash varieties are just as perfect ...

Companion planting can boost two crops at once when done correctly. When planting peppers, adding squash or zucchini will ...

Plant winter squash when the weather is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. In Southern climates, this could be in March, in Northern climates, this may not happen until May or even June. Winter squash takes ...

This week's gardening column also addresses a reader concerned that caterpillars have feasted on their catalpa tree leaves.

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

Growing summer squash like zucchini and yellow crookneck is a hallmark of western Pennsylvania gardens. Many of us have been either the benefactor or recipient of a grocery bag of extra zucchini, ...

Let's think about Halloween and Thanksgiving, even if it is the middle of July. That's because winter squashes play important roles during those two fall holidays, and they need to be planted now.