Squash Tips for growing veggies in raised garden beds Select the right container:Choose a raised bed or pot that is at least 10-12 inches deep. This will allow you to plant root vegetables such as carrots and onions that need more soil depth. ...
Acorn squash is a smaller squash than butternut. It’s delicious, but the preparation can be a bit tricky since it’s hard to remove the edible portion of the fruit out of the peel. Since they’re smaller, they only feed 1-2 people, so you need to grow more of these than other ty...
Summer squash needs lots of sun and loves the heat. They are heavy feeders and need fertile soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8. Squash lovescompost, so work in plenty while planting. Most types grow well in USDA Zones 3-10. You can start seeds in flats, direct sow in the ground, or in a...
Both winter andsummer squashare excellent additions to your survival garden, and you’ll want to grow both. Summer squash grow quickly and provide immediate food, while winter squash take longer to mature butstore much longer when kept whole and undamaged. If possible,start seeds for both type...
The back is meant for drainage, so you should always remember to drill some holes in the bottom of it. This ensures proper drainage of water from the pot. Round containers Shop now for theAlzira Bowl Planterin the Jay Scotts store. ...
#SquashGoals I'd like to see you s'more. An apple a day keeps away anyone if you throw it far enough. Oh my gourd I love fall. Sorry for what I said when I didn’t have my pumpkin spice latte. I love you more than pumpkin pie — and that’s saying a lot. What's...
“Fall is here, hear the yell” — The White Stripes “Oh oh oh, this autumn love” —Death Cab for Cutie Kelly O'Sullivan Senior Editor Kelly O’Sullivan is the senior editor for The Pioneer Woman and manages the website’s social channels, in addition to overseeing content strategy an...
Squash Squash would be one of the easiest plants to grow were it not for its susceptibility to pest infestation, especially squash beetles. Squash beetles operate similarly to cucumber beetles. These attacks can reach infestation levels and cause widespread damage. Since the beetles can stay undetect...
You would be surely over the moon by hearing that the marigolds keep away not only mosquitos but thrips, aphids, whiteflies, squash bugs, Mexican bee beetles, and tomato hornworms. Mint Ah, mint! My personal favorite herb to keep the mosquitos at a safe distance. ...
Melons are part of the gourd family and grow in a similar way to their squash cousins. They're the perfect fruit to grow from seed since you can plant them in spring and have melons ready to eat by summer or fall. Once you've raised the seedlings and planted them, they're fairly lo...