by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 22, 2022 | squash
Butternut Squash Butternut squash (Cucurbita mo is a type of winter squash with a hard exterior shell and seeds. Native to the Americas, butternut squash has been cultivated for 6,000 years. It is closely related to the pumpkin with a vine that grows along the ground....
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 15, 2022 | entomology
Squash Bug (Anasa tristis) found on squash; San Pedro River Valley photo by Lon&Queta Squash bugs (Anasa tristis) are a frequent pest of squash and pumpkins, particularly winter squash. They do not bother summer squash as much. Young plants and flowering plants...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 10, 2022 | squash
Patty pan squash is a type of summer squash that looks like a UFO with scalloped edges. They are not difficult to grow and are nearly as prolific as zucchini squash. They take up about as much room as a zucchini squash plant and are more upright than vining. How to...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 1, 2022 | Vegetables
Your garden may be struggling with the extreme heat that is blanketing the planet this year. There are vegetables that do well in summer, however. Focus on these vegetables to make the best use of your garden this year. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes love the heat!...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 26, 2022 | gardening101
As gardeners, we like to spend time outdoors. Doing that can be a challenge when the temperatures are extremely hot. Everyone who spends time outdoors during extreme heat should know the signs of heat-related illness. More importantly, you should know how to prevent...
