Harvesting summer squash at just the right time is vital if you want to the benefit of the best taste and texture. An easy vegetable to grow, summer squash is an excellent addition to your vegetable ...

Confused in the squash aisle? Learn 18 types of squash—summer vs. winter—plus how to pick, store, and cook each one with ...

Zucchini plants in our gardens often produce more than can be used as fresh produce. What can you do with extra zucchini? You can dry or freeze zucchini, but it is only safe to can zucchini if it has ...

While the most common varieties of summer squash can be found year-round – we’re looking at you, green zucchini – the season for which they’re named brings a bounty of less familiar ones. Short and ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. If you ...