A fascinating new bee is in the process of spreading its range to Oregon — the squash bee. Unlike honey bees, squash bees hone in on one type of plant. Learn more about this bee and help track its arrival in Oregon.
Q: We planted butternut squash that produced prolific fruit, but it just did not have flavor. The squash looked fine inside and out. What went wrong? Variety? Soil nutrients?
Q: I am growing a pumpkin plant that is a volunteer from my daughter, who grew delicious pumpkin-pie pumpkins last year. I have recently read that some volunteer plants in the squash family might produce poisonous fruit ...
For home gardeners, squash is a satisfying crop to grow. It grows fast and the harvest is famously abundant. Here's what gardeners need to know about growing squash, from putting seeds in the ground to harvesting.
Home-canned vegetables can sometimes not turn out as planned — the liquid can be cloudy, the produce discolored or the odor unappetizing. Learn about the causes of common canning problems and how to avoid them.