Butternut squash is a fan favorite in our home, and many home gardeners appreciate it deep into the winter. Its rich, nutty flavor and long storage life make it a unique ingredient, and a worthwhile ...

As all the old jokes about country people not locking their doors except during zucchini season imply, growing squash can be a little too easy. And while figuring out what to do with the overabundance ...

Butternut Squash is a Rare seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on August 9, 2025, as part of the Kitchen Storm Update. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a ...

It's hard to beat the cozy feeling radiating from a warm bowl of butternut squash soup, but what if you want more variety in your fall menu and the satisfaction of trying something new in your ...

The many different types of squash come in all shapes and sizes, from bulbous behemoths and elongated gourds to nobbly baseballs and frilly UFO discs. Graced in neon orange tones, hues of lime, ...

HUNGRY FRUIT: Squash are heavy feeders, meaning they thrive in soil with high fertility. If you don’t have rich soil, you can add an organic fertility source before planting squash, and/or apply a ...

Pumpkins may get all the credit as the favorite fruit of fall, but that doesn't mean butternut squash doesn't deserve its flowers, too! As far as fall flavors go, there's nothing like the nutty, sweet ...

GOING TO SEED: Seeds from winter squash can be saved and planted in future gardens. But there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Rains and cooler weather have ...

There's nothing cozier than a piping hot bowl of creamy homemade butternut squash soup enjoyed on a chilly winter evening. If you have been growing your own winter squash plants this past year — ...