Squash vine borers are attracted to the color yellow ... While you’re at it, check your plants for borer eggs and crush any ...

It is hard to imagine how a pumpkin could get any bigger. But you might have said the same thing about the previous ...

LEFT: These zucchini came from a diseased plant. ABOVE: Diseased plants with a virus are seen in the foreground with healthy ...

They mate on host plants, then lay eggs at the base of plants, under the soil. Larvae feed on roots (but cause little damage) and pupate in the soil. Males produce an aggregation pheromone, and adults ...

keep in mind that the stem of a mature butternut squash generally will be brown and corky rather than green, plus the vine to which it is attached will have withered. However, the death of a ...

Hens' eggs are the type of egg most frequently used in cooking. Duck eggs, gull eggs and quail eggs are less frequently used and are generally eaten on their own, rather than in baking.

butternut squash needs to fully mature on the vine for the best flavor and to maximize its storage potential. The average growing period for butternut squash is 100-120 days to maturity ...

Freeze cooked or pureed squash in plastic bags or firm containers for 6-8 months. Squashes and pumpkins are amongst the most versatile of vegetables, and work well baked, roasted, stuffed ...

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 ...