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  • Kitchen Gardening

    A Squash Vine Borer Story

    A short story documenting the events surrounding the dreaded squash vine borer and the damage it can cause.

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Getting the Most from Your Midsummer Veggie Garden

    Whether you are new to vegetable gardening or a seasoned veteran, you'll find useful growing tips in the articles and videos highlighted here. For more timely gardening information and...

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    Squash Mystery Solved

    The flying-saucer-shaped scallop squash can be a bit baffling to even seasoned gardeners. But after this gardening season, the mystery is solved.

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    Celebrate with the Last of Summer’s Bounty and Welcome Fall!

    With this end of season approaching, the garden peaks, roadside stands and farmers’ markets are brimming over with fresh produce. At this point we are taking summer ripe tomatoes for…

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    Three Sisters Saute

    Here is a dish to enjoy right now! Squash, beans, and corn are crops that are often grown together in the southwestern U.S. and are commonly referred to by Native…

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    Fried Squash Blossoms

    The golden orange blossoms from these annual vegetable plants are a summertime treat. The blooms of all types of squash--zucchini, yellow crookneck, patty pan, winter squash, and even pumpkin--can be…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Squash Blossoms (Cucurbita species)

    It is that time of year, when we are up to our ears in squash, so now you can harvest the blossoms for delectable dishes!

  • Article

    Golden Loaf Cake

    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.

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Saving Squash Seed

    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…

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    Summer Squash Sauté

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