Historically, various squash types have been used not only as food sources but also as household items. With so many ...

Even so, there are hardy plants that grow well in rainy conditions. Many gardeners, including me, have had poor luck growing zucchinis, yellow crookneck and other northern varieties of squash here in ...

summer squash, and jack-o-lantern pumpkins), Cucurbita maxima (large pumpkin varieties), Cucurbita moschata (crookneck and cheese pumpkins, plus butternut squash), and Cucurbita mixta (small ...

Once established in the spring and early summer, delicata squash plants are some of the best we grow, but they don't hold up as well as our butternut and acorn squash varieties. While the duration ...

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But beginning gardeners need a few sure things, plants that are easy to grow and maintain, and that will give them the confidence to move on to greater challenges. Check out these 25 garden gimmes ...

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Many people I know find fall to be the most enjoyable season. Spring and summer gardens provide brilliant floral displays.

Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people look for ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume less (or no) animal products. But while following plant ...

Oct. 24, 2024 — Plants communicate through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that help them respond to herbivorous pest attacks. This review explored the mechanisms behind these plant ...