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Golden Loaf Cake

susan belsinger, contributor | December 1st, 2009

This cake has a tender crumb, is not as heavy as the usual pumpkin bread, even though it uses part whole-wheat flour and it slices beautifully.

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Saving Squash Seed

Seed Savers Exchange, contributor | October 28th, 20091 comment

People have saved squash seeds for hundreds of years. Read about one technique we use to process squash seeds at Seed Savers Exchange and different methods that have been used throughout history.

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Companion Planting: Three Sisters Garden Update

TheGardenGirl, | September 6th, 2009

My three sisters garden doesn't just look pretty, we actually ate from it. Watch the video to see the harvest.

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Video: Three Sisters Garden

TheGardenGirl, | July 26th, 2009

Corn, beans, squash: The "three sisters" are growing. Watch the video to see how well.

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Video: The Three Sisters Garden

TheGardenGirl, | July 2nd, 2009

Garden by companion planting what the Iroquois valued as the sustainers of life: beans, corn, and squash. Watch the video and learn how to plant them in a raised bed.

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Summer Squash Sauté

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | June 27th, 2009

Quick cooking is the ticket for light, flavorful summer fare.

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Extend Your Gardening Season Beyond Frost by Growing Produce that Keeps

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | June 26th, 20092 comments

If you grow winter squash, pumpkins, potatoes, garlic, and hot peppers, you effectively extend your gardening season well into the fall and winter.

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Summer Squash Bonanza

Gardenerd, member | June 15th, 20091 comment

I admit it, I went a little crazy. I was determined to have a successful squash crop in the wake of last year's squash catastrophe. So I planned for extra, you might say. This...

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Planting Squash

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | June 15th, 2009

Here's a birdproof method for planting squash seeds, as well as melons, cucumbers, and pumpkins.

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Why can't I grow squash?

BasilBaby, member | May 25th, 20097 comments

Lots of blossoms, a few squash.

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How to Grow Superb Summer Squash

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | May 20th, 20093 comments

Sunken watering pots and an understory of vetch keep zucchini, crookneck squash and pattypan going strong.

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Pasta with Summer Vegetables and Lemon Basil

susan belsinger, contributor | January 28th, 2009

This dish is the perfect summer supper: simple, quick, easy, and light.

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Butternut Squash with Cheddar Cheese and Sage

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

Butternut squash is paired with tomatoes, cubes of cheese, sage, and white wine. The sharpness of the cheddar is a good counterpoint to the squash's sweet flesh.

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Stuffed Vegetables

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

Savory fillings turn garden produce into something spectacular. And the basic technique for making stuffed onions, tomatores, peppers, and squash is surprisingly straightforward.

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Golden Squash Cornbread

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

Bake this cornbread in a cast-iron skillet for a crisp, brown crust.

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Is Your Squash Bored to Death?

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 20082 comments

If your squash plants are wilting, it may be because of squash vine borers. Here are some basic steps to figure out what’s wrong, and then to decide on a logical pest-control strategy.

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Zucchini with Roasted Peppers, Corn, and Cream (Calabacitas con Crema)

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 6th, 2008

Roasted poblano chiles and cream—one of the showstoppers of Mexican cuisine—welcomes zucchini and corn into the classic mix. As is, it’s an unbeatable taco filling; with grilled or broiled chicken, the combination becomes an unforgettable main dish.

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