Category Archives: Acorn Squash

Last Frost Date

Posted on April 10, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Last night was a low of 28 so the tomatoes were covered (again) and I am optimistic that it was the last night of freezing temps (again).  This time, at least, I have the Average Last Frost Date in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Acorn Squash, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, City Chickens, Container Gardening, French Breakfast Radishes, Kale, Lettuce, Lollo De Vino Lettuce, Radishes, Snow Peas, Sugar Snap Peas, Sustainable, Tomatoes | Leave a comment

Nature v Nature

Posted on September 6, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

I planted a second run of squash and zucchini in early August and they are faring much better against squash vine borers and squash bugs but two of the plants, the acorn and spaghetti squash have an aphid problem. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Acorn Squash, Aphids, Backyard Gardening, Ladybugs, Organic, Spaghetti Squash, Square Foot Gardening, Urban Farming | Leave a comment

Seeding the Future

Posted on August 16, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

One of my goals for my 2015 garden is to save more seed.  Previously I had saved only cilantro/coriander and some flower seeds, but I am turning a corner in 2015 and saving as many seeds from the varieties I … Continue reading →

Posted in Acorn Squash, Backyard Gardening, Balsam, Candy Tufts, Flowers, Serrano Peppers, Spaghetti Squash, Square Foot Gardening, Sunflowers, Sustainable, Thrift | Leave a comment