Ask the Master Gardener: When to harvest squash, plant garlic as first frost approaches

This week's gardening column also addresses a reader concerned that caterpillars have feasted on their catalpa tree leaves.
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Here's the Right Time to Harvest Butternut Squash for Maximum Flavor

When it comes to the fall harvest, pumpkins may get most of the spotlight. But that doesn't mean butternut squash doesn't deserve its time to shine, too! As far as fall flavors go, there's nothing ...
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When To Harvest Butternut Squash—And How To Store It All Winter

To enjoy butternut squash soup, pasta, and other dishes in the fall, plant seeds in the spring after the last frost or in early summer. It takes all summer for this winter squash to grow, and it will ...

18 Types Of Squash & How To Actually Use Them, According To Experts

Confused in the squash aisle? Learn 18 types of squash—summer vs. winter—plus how to pick, store, and cook each one with ...
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When To Harvest Butternut Squash (& The Best Way To Do It)

Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a staple crop for fall harvests because it's a healthy vegetable full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can last for months when properly stored. You can ...
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Your Guide to the Best Edible Squash & How to Cook Them

There's a lot to love about squash. The mild, malleable, flavorful vegetable can be endlessly reinvented into dozens of different dishes. And there are so many varieties! From thick-skinned ...