Here are some things to do in the garden this week.

Delicata is a unique variety of winter squash that grows oblong in shape, around three inches wide and six inches long. Featuring edible cream-colored skin with green stripes and orange flesh ...

Vegetables. Chayote (Sechium edule), a member of the squash family, is one of the easiest vegetables to grow. You simply place a whole choyote — pale green and resembling a wrinkled, oversized ...

Squash are commonly thought of as large and sprawling plants to grow, however, there are several ways in which they can be suited to growing in containers. Taking advantage of these opens up ...

Courgettes, summer squash and marrows can all be grown in ... container. Plant out into growing bags, soil or a large pot in late spring or early summer. Seed can also be sown directly into ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer As spring approaches ...

Because life isn’t all peas and carrots, companion planting is just as effective in your ornamental beds and borders as with your vegetables.

University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to’s, and answer questions about each monthly topic. The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and ...