DURHAM – Gardeners preparing to plant their fruits and vegetables have a number of new summer squash, melon and pumpkins options that were developed at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the ...

These oddly colored and shaped gourds were spotted this month at the Wakarusa Produce Auction. Last week, I wrote about growing pumpkins, and that triggered questions about saving seed from gourds, ...

While shopping for winter squash, you might find yourself wondering: What's the difference between those odd-shaped butternut ...

It all began with my interest in the Master Gardener heirloom seed library. Since becoming a Master Gardener in 2019, I had yet to take Master Gardener Phyllis Pugnetti’s seed saving class. This was ...

Sequels: Not just for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We are bringing you a variety of tips for making the most of fresh summer produce. We're talking summer squash (zucchini! so much zucchini!), ...

The cucumber family, properly known as the Cucurbitaceae, provides a wide variety of vegetables popular in the summer home vegetable garden. Members of the cucumber family that can be planted now ...

Q: My squash plants are having a terrible summer. None of my flowers will set fruit; they bloom then dry up. What am I doing wrong? A: Squash, melons, and cucumbers belong to the same plant family, ...

Melon pits make growing nutrient-hungry plants like melons and squash easier by enriching soil with buried food scraps and yard waste. This space-saving planting method reduces the need for watering ...

Until recently, Amy Goldman, the author of lavish books about heirloom fruits and vegetables, didn't have much interest in politics. But her... Melons, Squash, Cash: A Million-Dollar Donor Sprouts Amy ...

Gird your gourds. A deadly bacterium transmitted via beetle poop is threatening bright blossoms and bulbous vegetables in the U.S. By the time yellowing leaves and signs of wilting become apparent it ...

Sequels: Not just for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! A few weeks ago, I brought you a variety of tips and recipes for making the most of fresh summer tomatoes, corn and peaches. But of course, that ...