16. Companion Plants for Winter Squash Winter squash such as butternut and acorn or pumpkins are a staple of autumn. Friends: The best companion plants for winter squash include corn, beans, sunflowers, and spices like marjoram and dill. Foes: Since winter squash tend to grow quickly and all...
As every vegetarian knows, the average pub menu gives us the sinking feeling that, yet again, it is a choice of either the butternut squash or the goats' cheese tart, lurking among all that meat. I have even made cheese. As an undergraduate, more than half-a-century ago, my hall of...
Members of the familyCucurbita, including other squashes such as pumpkin, butternut,spaghetti squash, and cucumbers, attract the same pests as those wanting to prey on your zucchini plants. If you plant them all in one place, it’s a little like hanging out a sign that says, ‘Welcome squ...
When deciding what to grow with pumpkins or you are looking atbutternut squash companion plants, consider your personal preferences – which vegetables you and your family like to eat- and any goals such as producing more ornamental flowers or ridding your garden of a specific pest. In addition ...
Favorite squash varieties to try: Table King Acorn Winter Squash, Red Kuri Winter Squash, Angel Hair Winter Spaghetti Squash, Waltham Butternut Winter Squash Quick tip: Because of their similar growth habits, other cucurbits (like melons and gourds) can be substituted for the squash. Consider gro...
As every vegetarian knows, the average pub menu gives us the sinking feeling that, yet again, it is a choice of either the butternut squash or the goats' cheese tart, lurking among all that meat. I have even made cheese. As an undergraduate, more than half-a-century ago, my hall of...