The September equinox arrived yesterday, which means today is the first official, full day of autumn in the northern hemisphere. We can feel it in the air! “Equinox” is a word derived from Latin ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Harvesting any type of crop can seem straightforward. You wait until it looks ripe, pick it, then eat it. The reality is often more ...

The growing season is winding down for another year already. Summer always goes by so fast! Have you ever heard anyone say how “winters just fly by in Minnesota?” Didn’t think so. So, what’s left to ...

Did you know that the word squash comes from the Narragansett Native American word askutasquash, which means “eaten raw or uncooked?” And did you know there are more than 100 varieties of squash — ...

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CORVALLIS – What’s fall without pumpkins? They star at Halloween and in Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why not extend the season into winter. Tried and true techniques for storing pumpkins and other ...

Q: This hosta problem has been going on for a few years for me. The plants face west and there are four just like this. What’s wrong, and what can be done? — Ron M., Fargo. A: Hosta as a species ...

The cooler months are prime time for winter squash. Pumpkins may get all the glory at Halloween, but there are many other versatile, vividly colored, flavorful, and nutrient-packed varieties to ...

The recent cold snap—with widespread frost and even a freeze in some spots in Vermont—likely marked the end of the season for pumpkins and winter squash. Unless your area escaped the frost or you ...