John M

You stop squash bugs by catching them early and using a mix of prevention, physical removal, and targeted organic treatments.   These pests can wipe out an entire zucchini or pumpkin patch in no time if you let them.   So in this post, we’ll walk through exactly how do you stop squash bugs step … Read more

You steam spaghetti squash by cutting it in half, scooping out the seeds, and placing it cut-side down in a steamer basket over boiling water.   From there, you cover it and let the steam do the work until the flesh is tender enough to shred into those signature noodle-like strands.   If you’ve been … Read more

To soften acorn squash before cutting, you can microwave it whole for a few minutes or roast it briefly in the oven.   This simple step makes the squash easier to handle and safer to cut, especially if you’re dealing with a tough, hard-skinned acorn squash straight from the store.   If you’ve ever tried … Read more

You can self pollinate squash by hand, and it’s actually one of the easiest gardening skills you’ll ever learn.   If you’ve ever noticed your squash plants blooming beautifully but never producing fruit, learning how to self pollinate squash can fix that problem fast.   So how do you self pollinate squash?   You simply … Read more

You season spaghetti squash by roasting it first, then fluffing the strands and tossing them with butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and whatever herbs or spices you love.   The beauty of spaghetti squash is that its mild, slightly sweet flavor plays well with almost any seasoning combo, from classic garlic and parmesan to spicy … Read more

You season mashed butternut squash by starting with the basics—salt, black pepper, and a good fat like butter or olive oil—then layering in sweet, savory, or spicy flavors depending on what you’re in the mood for.   Honestly, mashed butternut squash is one of those blank-canvas sides that can go in almost any direction.   … Read more