If you grew pumpkins or squash this year, congratulations on a job well done that you guided them through the growing season. Highlighted below are tips on proper harvesting and storing techniques to ...
Do you have extra summer squash? If you’re like most home gardeners, you probably do. These vegetables grow abundantly, and it’s easy to find yourself with more than you know what to do with. If ...
When you have more butternut squash than you can use, freezing is a great way to store it for later. Instead of letting it spoil, freezing keeps its flavor and texture intact, so you can enjoy it in ...
Every fall, it seems more and more pumpkin food products appear on the market. Pumpkins are a member of the winter squash family. Commercially produced “puréed pumpkin” can consist of a type or blend ...
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and so it is likely that many have begun gathering supplies for the traditional feast that accompanies this holiday. Pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert for many who ...
Pumpkin and winter squash are already very shelf-stable once they’ve been cured. Just wipe the rind with either vodka or rubbing alcohol and store in a cool, dry place, and they should keep for months ...
The deep orange color of pumpkin flesh is a sure sign that pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A. In fact, a one-half cup serving of cooked pumpkin contains more than 100 percent of the required ...
Are you looking for ways to preserve the yellow or zucchini squash that grows so abundantly in summer gardens in South Carolina? The best options are to either freeze or pickle summer squash. The USDA ...