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8/6/2026

Squash for the Home Garden: Your First High-Yield Crop From Seed to Table

A practical guide to growing both summer and winter squash in Zone 7. You will learn when to plant, how to space and water, what goes wrong most often, and how to pick and store what you grow.

Beginner Food Production Gardening Homesteading Self-Reliance Squash Summer squash Winter squash Zone 7a

6/26/2026

Winter Squash for the Home Garden: Your First Storing Crop From Vine to Pantry

A practical guide to growing winter squash in Zone 7a, from choosing varieties and planting timing to dealing with squash vine borers, curing, and storing your harvest through winter.

Beginner Food Production Gardening Homesteading Self-Reliance Storage Vegetables Warm-Season Crops Winter Squash Zone 7a