The leaves are changing and the air has a crisp feel—you might say it’s sweater weather, but we know it as winter squash season. Come fall, we’re stocking up on all the gourds we can find at the ...

From acorn squash to kabocha, winter squash varieties are some of the most versatile, hearty, and delicious seasonal eats out there. Boasting tons of flavor and endless preparation methods, winter ...

The many different types of squash come in all shapes and sizes, from bulbous behemoths and elongated gourds to nobbly baseballs and frilly UFO discs. Graced in neon orange tones, hues of lime, ...

Have you been thinking about trying a new vegetable this winter season? Consider trying out winter squash. Compared to their summertime cousins, winter squashes have a denser texture and flavor with ...

After a summer full of grilled zucchini and yellow squash, now is the perfect time to switch things up and cook some winter squash. So what exactly sets summer and winter squash varieties apart? Think ...

Here's the scoop on some winter squash varieties you might find at farmers markets or your neighborhood grocery stores. • Acorn: Small and round; shaped like an acorn with dark green skin. Some have ...

Squash can be divided into two major categories — summer and winter squash. Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells. Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing ...

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing ...

Learn more about the types of winter squash and their health benefits. Plus, get tasty ideas for how to enjoy winter squash. Reviewed by Dietitian Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS Eating winter ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. This week I am discussing growing squash, in particular heirloom varieties. Squash has been grown here for thousands of years, so it has an old and unique ...

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, squash, (genus Cucurbita), is a genus of flowering plants in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), many of which are widely cultivated as vegetables and for ...