Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a staple crop for fall harvests because it's a healthy vegetable full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can last for months when properly stored. You can ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pumpkin, spaghetti squash and butternut squash There are certain types of squash that are classed as winter squash, these can ...

A kabocha squash growing on a vine, surrounded by leaves and vines. - Y-studio/Getty Images As harvest time nears, there's one fall gardening trick that can keep your winter squash harvest in good ...

It's time to start thinking about harvesting all those pumpkins and winter squash that you have been tending so carefully all summer. Proper timing of harvesting, curing, and storing will ensure that ...