SQUASH

Reader's tip. Mert Grief writes As for squash, my favorite is the Acorn Squash, it will grow and do quite well on a trellis and the fruit is sweet when ripened to a golden orange. I slice them in half and bake them with a touch of butter and a spoon full of brown sugar........squash just does not get much better than that.

PESTS:
Reader's tip: Chester Burley of CT writes that he uses marigolds to discourage insects. 'Plant marigolds thru out your garden.' This is a nice earth friendly way to avoid insects and other pests in your garden.

When a squash is ready to harvest do not twist it off the vine. Instead use scissors to avoid damaging the plant.

RECIPES FROM YOUR GARDEN: Click on the recipe below using the above as an ingredient and it will pop up for you.
Zucchini Casserole
Squash in Shell
Zucchini Breads
Fried Squash
Yellow Squash Casserole
Vegetable Soup