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 | Apr 25, 2022 | gardening101
Tomato plants on a wire trellis Lots of the plants we grow for their delicious vegetables take up a lot of space in the garden. You can reduce the space cucumbers, melons, squash, pole beans, and even vining tomatoes take up by training the plants to grow on a...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Mar 21, 2022 | Vegetables
Warm-season vegetables include favorites such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, melons, and more. Some crops, such as corn, require a lot of room to grow. Others can be grown in pots on the porch. Here are ten warm-season vegetables that are...
