You can kill squash bug eggs by physically removing them from your plants and destroying them before they hatch.   Squash bug eggs are those tiny, shiny, bronze-colored clusters you often find tucked under the leaves of your squash, zucchini, and pumpkin plants.   If you’ve ever spotted them, you … Read more

Squash beetles can be killed using a combination of handpicking, row covers, diatomaceous earth, and targeted organic sprays.   If you’ve been battling these striped or spotted cucumber beetles in your garden, you know how quickly they can destroy your zucchini, pumpkins, and cucumbers.   The good news is that … Read more

To keep yellow squash fresh, you need to store it properly in the refrigerator and manage moisture carefully.   Yellow squash is one of those summer vegetables that tastes best when it’s crisp and tender.   But if you’ve ever tossed a few in your crisper drawer only to find … Read more

You can keep worms out of squash plants by using a few simple, consistent strategies that protect your crop from the start.   Those slimy little intruders—often tomato hornworms, cutworms, or squash vine borers—can wreck a healthy plant fast if you ignore the early warning signs.   The good news … Read more

You can keep winter squash from rotting by curing it properly, storing it in the right conditions, and checking on it regularly throughout the season.   If you’ve ever pulled a beautiful butternut or acorn squash out of storage only to find a soft, moldy spot, you’re not alone.   … Read more

Vine borers can destroy your squash plants fast, but you can keep them out with a few smart strategies.   These pests are the larvae of the squash vine borer moth, and they love to tunnel into the stems of your squash, zucchini, and pumpkins.   If you’ve ever wondered … Read more

To keep summer squash fresh, you need to control moisture and temperature right from the moment you bring it inside.   Summer squash is tender, thin-skinned, and full of water, which means it can go from crisp to mushy faster than you’d expect.   The good news is that keeping … Read more

You can keep squirrels from eating squash by using physical barriers, strong smells, and a few clever tricks that make your garden less appealing to them.   Squirrels are relentless when it comes to squash.   They’ll nibble on blossoms, gnaw through young fruit, and ruin your harvest right before … Read more

To keep squash plants healthy, you need to focus on a few key things: consistent watering, rich soil, plenty of sunlight, and regular pest checks.   Squash plants are pretty forgiving once they get going, but they can quickly run into trouble if you ignore them for even a week … Read more

You can keep squash seeds for next year by harvesting them from fully mature squash, cleaning off the pulp, and drying them completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.   It’s one of the easiest gardening wins because winter squash and pumpkins are practically begging you to save … Read more