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 ...

The squash ripens fully on the vine, and while you might be tempted to pick it early, it’s important to allow the skin to harden before picking. As the growing season progresses, delicata squash ...

Pumpkins are versatile crops to grow in your yard, whether you use them for fall decoration or to cook with. Knowing the right time to pick a pumpkin off the vine will reward you with the tastiest and ...

Several brands of eggs recalled after a salmonella warning have been given the highest possible risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Chicken eggs from the brands ...

The squash vine borer is attracted to this color. Now, remove it by cutting a slit in a squash vine near it, then cover the cut stem with garden soil. Take a close look at every inch of your plant to ...

Hostas are a favorite hideaway for overwintering slugs and pests, while winter-standing irises protect the dreaded iris borer eggs. Plants susceptible to mildew, like peonies, phlox and bee balm ...

Recently, Iowa and Illinois have confirmed the presence of cucurbit yellow vine decline (CYVD), a disease that causes yellowing, wilting, and potential death of infected pumpkin and squash. Although ...