To enjoy butternut squash soup, pasta, and other dishes in the fall, plant seeds in the spring after the last frost or in ...

Whole butternut squash can be safely stored on your countertop, in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight or heat sources ...

Pumpkins and winter squash begin to mature beginning in late September and continue to ripen into the cooler fall months. Examples of winter squash include Royal Acorn, Ebony Acorn, Table Queen, ...

CORVALLIS – Halloween is still a faint dot on the calendar, but it’s not too early to plan a strategy for harvesting and storing pumpkins and winter squash. First frost won’t hit for several more ...

Confused in the squash aisle? Learn 18 types of squash—summer vs. winter—plus how to pick, store, and cook each one with ...

This delicious autumn staple lasts longest in a cool, dark place. Autumn is my favorite time of year for its cozy sweaters, colorful leaves, and back-to-class vibe. To borrow a quote from the classic ...

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 ...

Rain! Hope you are getting some in your area. Just last week I still was able to pick about 12 small ripe tomatoes and a few small green peppers. That seems crazy for this time of year considering I ...

Winter squash is a favorite around our house. Its flavor complements many kinds of foods either as an ingredient or as a side dish. The recipes can be sweet or savory. It is a very nutritious food ...

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 ...