Winter Squash

Nothing in the world — not a mother's embrace, not flannel jammies — is as comforting as a warm bowl of thick soup. Nothing. And that's why today just may be the best day in the history of the world, because that's exactly what we're making:...

Winter squash deserves a place on the table on so many levels. These hard-skinned vegetables with good keeping qualities cover many varieties: butternut, acorn, carnival, "Sweet Mama" and kabocha, to name a few. Their dark golden or bright orange color is...

As surely as I reach for my wool coat and warm mittens when the leaves turn to crimson and gold, so do I pull out the soup pot and casserole dishes that were set aside for months. Once again the windows steam up from the bubbling pots on the stove and...

Northern Michigan farmers report this is one of the best seasons on record for locally grown squash and pumpkins. The harvest season generally begins in August and September and lasts into the fall. Squash, which can be served with savory or sweet...

There is a season for everything. And this is the season to finish planting a summer garden. There is still time left to plant summer crops like squash, beans, cucumbers and corn here in coastal Southern California. Otherwise, wait until mid-September...

Editor's note: This is part of an occasional series of stories on children eating vegetables. The series explores ways to highlight vegetables' flavor and appearance as a way to work around the resistance some kids have to eating vegetables. We eat with...

I had a question concerning the growth of Red maples. How can I tell if the tree is in shock or is stunted? About six years ago, I planted two Red maples in the front yard. One tree is almost five times the size of the other. I am wondering what could...

For anyone except an astronomer, Labor Day signals the end of summer. We know that the official start of fall isn't until the autumnal equinox Sept. 23. But once school starts, that's the end of summer for us. Or at least for Vic. His college classes...

Saturday was picture perfect. It was so enjoyable spending time outside. We hope the pleasant weather lasts for a good while longer. The Boyle County Farmers’ Market is planning a Fall Fest for Oct. 8. Mark your calendars and bring the kids!...

Unlike the past few Saturdays of nice, warm weather, last Saturday was COLD. We vendors were bundled up in winter coats, gloves and hats for the Farmers Market. The temperature didn’t improve throughout the day due to cloudy skies, and felt even...

Can you say kabocha? It's high time for winter squash, and there's a cornucopia of eye-catching varieties at local grocery stores. Winter squash come in many shapes and colors. No two look exactly alike. Some are shaped like a flat pumpkin with a knot...

Well, here we are back in the 70s and 80s. After last week’s frosty mornings, it has been nice. Saturday was beautiful for the Boyle County Farmers Market Fall Fest. We had music playing throughout the day, thanks to John Wyatt. Painted pumpkin...