Native squash bees, efficient pollinators new to the Pacific Northwest, make pumpkins—and your jack-o’-lanterns—possible.

Pumpkins aren't the only gourds to grow for harvest in the fall; several edible winter squash varieties are just as perfect ...

To construct and enjoy productive raised garden beds that are easy to maintain, avoid these mistakes around placement, ...

You've no doubt seen bees buzzing around flowers or even nestling among blades of grass, but when you spot them chilling on the pavement it can raise various questions – not least: "Are they okay?" ...

Boston College’s work to decrease its carbon footprint, reduce waste, and preserve the health of the natural environment has been generating acclaim for years now. The University, for instance, has ...

Chefs explain when to roast winter squash like butternut and kabocha skin-on, which varieties you can eat as is, and how to ...

Cutting butternut squash may never be effortless, but with a few smart tricks, it doesn’t have to feel impossible or unsafe.

Spaghetti squash: Since it arrived on American shores in the 1930s, it has been touted as an economical alternative for pasta and, in the ‘80s, as a health food. It has been referred to as the ...

Spaghetti squash is commonly used as a pasta substitute but it's much more versatile than that, and it's very easy to bake or ...

A ripe spaghetti squash should feel heavy and have firm, golden-yellow skin. Spaghetti squash doesn’t ripen after harvest, so picking well is crucial. Avoid refrigerating raw squash; store it in a ...

It’s all in the name for this fall squash: because of its tender skin and flesh, people compare it to zucchini and yellow squash. The flavor, however, is reminiscent of butternut squash or sweet ...

Squash fall into two categories. Summer squash have thin edible skin while winter squash — also known as gourds — have tough inedible skin.