When squash starts to flood our local farmers market, it’s a surefire sign that summer has arrived. Of course, winter varieties like butternut squash are mealtime standbys during the colder seasons, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The best way to freeze squash is to cook it first. And while this might seem like it takes a little more ...

Butternut squash has proven to be one of the simplest vegetables to cultivate in our garden. Last fall, we casually tossed squash seeds along with kitchen scraps into our garden, and by summer, our ...

Zucchini is rich in many nutrients, high in antioxidants and delicious in all sorts of recipes. It also grows quickly and abundantly, so if you have a patch of zukes in your garden or have had some of ...

Cooked pumpkin or winter squash puree serves as the base of a favorite fall pie. Whether you are using the cooked puree fresh or freezing it to use later, follow these recommendations for a safe and ...

Imagine enjoying the freshness of garden vegetables even in the depths of winter. How is this possible? Gardeners can use the power of their home freezer to lock in summer freshness. Bridgette Brannon ...

Michigan gardeners ended September with the fall harvest still going strong, thanks to overnight cloud cover and breezes that kept the mercury from dropping below freezing. From Garden City to Gould ...