QUESTION: Does zucchini need to climb? I did not set up a trellis, and now I'm wondering if I have made a mistake. - Mary L ANSWER: In short, the answer is no. Zucchini doesn’t need to climb to grow properly. It’s an easy crop to produce in a home garden. The plant grows well … [Read more...]
137 Ways to Cook With the Zucchini You Grow in Your Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for appealing new ways to cook and serve all the zucchini you’ve grown in your garden? You’re not alone. Zucchini plants are so notorious for producing piles of homegrown produce that the zucchini is the stereotypical crop that all those … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Zucchini
Zucchini is a summer squash. Also called a courgette in New Zealand, its scientific name is Cucurbita pepo. Zucchini originates in the Americas, though most people associate it with European dishes. It was introduced to Europe in the late 1900s and quickly became quite the vogue … [Read more...]
What to Do About Squash Vine Borers
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of La Grande Farmer's Market. Have you ever had a healthy-looking squash plant suddenly wilt and die? If your answer is yes, you know the devastation of the squash vine borer. To check for squash vine borers, look near the base of the plants for … [Read more...]
Keeping Squash Bugs Out of the Garden
Squash bugs are destructive feeders that attack members of the cucurbit (gourd or squash) family, especially pumpkins and squash. The insects suck on the underside of the foliage, causing leaves to wilt and eventually appear black or dried out. Adult squash bugs are 5/8-inch … [Read more...]