Summer and winter squashes are prolific and come in many varieties. Our articles will guide you through everything from seed to harvest.
Freezing your zucchini harvest is an excellent, time-proven way to maintain an abundant supply of it throughout the year. However, a lot of people tend to get the freezing part wrong and end up with wet deformed zucchinis in their freezers. So, let’s talk about it. In this article, we’ll be going over the step-by-step…
Are your zucchini leaves turning white and yellow all of a sudden? Well…a few factors could be at play that may be affecting your vines negatively. In this article, we’ll go over some of the possible causes behind discoloration in zucchini leaves and hacks/tricks you can employ to fix those underlying issues in the comfort…
As any gardening enthusiast, I’ve always loved the rich, nutty flavor of butternut squash. You might be wondering when to harvest butternut squash for the most delicious taste. Typically, butternut squash is ready to be picked in late fall, just before the frosts come. However, depending on your planting schedule and local climate, it could…
If you’re aiming for self-sufficiency on a low budget, and in a relatively small garden there is no better plant to grow than zucchini. Even tiny balcony gardens can accommodate a planter with one zucchini plant, and by the end of summer, you’ll have harvested so much that you’re sick of them! In this article,…
The arrival of winter squash is one of the first signs of fall. These classic and delicious squash are a great addition to any garden but require a little bit of tender love and care in the form of pruning to help them meet their full potential. You should prune your winter squash as a…
Summer is the season we gardeners look forward to the most. All of our hard work finally comes to fruition, literally! Zucchini is arguably the most abundant of the summer crops but how do you know when it’s time to start picking? Most zucchini varieties are ready for harvest around the month of July. You’ll…