Why is My Squash Bitter?

November 8, 2013

Gardening, Seeds, Squash Baby, Vegetable Gardening

...symptom of stress: heat, cold or lack of nutrients. Have you ever had problems with unintentional freak vegetables? Cynthia’s mishap was with a “Long of Naples” squash a.k.a. squash baby, just like the one pictured above. I’m hoping not to have this problem!...

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Looking for the Union Label

Mr. Homegrown

September 12, 2007

Domesticus

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...d a highly catchy ad jingle from the roller disco era, “Look for the Union Label” (youngsters can watch it on youtube here). We looked for the union label and we were surprised to find it via a company called Union House which carries a functional, if unexciting line of apparel. Unless hipsters take to golf shirts in an ironic fashion judo move, these offerings will never be cool like the domestically made clothes made by the union busting folks o...

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Picture Sundays: Squash Baby Harvest

Mr. Homegrown

December 22, 2013

Gardening, Picture Sundays, Straw Bale Gardening, Vegetable Gardening

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...Our straw bale garden yielded a couple of these monsters, a squash variety called Lunga di Napoli (Long of Naples). Here’s where you come in–what do I do with all this squash? Suggestions?...

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Picture Sunday: Squash Tower

Mr. Homegrown

September 15, 2013

Picture Sundays

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...The tower of squash at last week’s National Heirloom Exposition....

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Picture Sundays: Mountain of Squash

Mr. Homegrown

January 6, 2013

Picture Sundays

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This mountain of heirloom squash was the centerpiece of the National Heirloom Exposition that took place in Sonoma in September of last year. Next year’s Exposition will be taking place on September 10, 11, and 12 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The past two years have featured an amazing roster of speakers and exhibitors all for a very low admission charge. It’s well worth traveling a long distance to attend this unique event. If anyone is int...

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