Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The many different types of squash come in all shapes and sizes, from bulbous behemoths and elongated gourds to nobbly baseballs ...

It's that time of year when the produce section of a grocery store has a few new interesting characters pop up. Fall and winter squash are oftentimes unrecognizable and a little otherworldly in shape ...

Squash and other crops growing in pots on a patio - matunka/Shutterstock Winter squash varieties with hard rinds are staples of comfort cooking when it's cold outside. They impart a sweet and earthy ...

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. This week I am discussing growing squash, in particular heirloom varieties. Squash has been grown here for thousands of years, so it has an old and unique ...

Unexpected squash varieties are trending on restaurant menus across North America, turning this seasonal produce into headline ingredients. Chefs rely on squash for its adaptability, rich texture and ...

Fall and winter squash are oftentimes unrecognizable—and a little otherworldly—in shape and size. So much so that it can be intimidating to plop one in your grocery cart at the store. But Joe Masabni, ...

Here's the scoop on some winter squash varieties you might find at farmers markets or your neighborhood grocery stores. • Acorn: Small and round; shaped like an acorn with dark green skin. Some have ...

Winter squash is rich in vitamins A and C, which protect cells and boost the immune system. Acorn squash contains antioxidants like beta-carotene that help protect cells from oxidative damage.

Before you plant a single squash seed this March, make sure that your garden isn’t missing something important. Squash has been grown in community for centuries, thanks to the Indigenous farming ...

Delicata squash, also known as sweet potato squash, is a hearty winter squash variety. The term “delicata” refers to both the delicate nature of both the squash’s flesh and its skin. It is one of the ...