Jack Miller

Yes, you can grow squash and peppers together, and it’s actually a pairing that works well in most home gardens when you plan the spacing and soil right.   Both are warm-season crops that love full sun, so they share similar growing conditions and can thrive side by side in the same bed.   If … Read more

Yes, you can grow squash and melons together, and many gardeners do it successfully every season.   Both belong to the cucurbit family, so they share similar growing needs like full sun, warm soil, and plenty of water.   That said, growing squash and melons together comes with a few challenges you’ll want to plan … Read more

Yes, you can grow squash and cucumbers together, but doing it well takes a bit of planning and a watchful eye.   Both are warm-season vining crops that love sun, water, and fertile soil, so their basic needs overlap nicely.   The trick is understanding where they compete, where they complement each other, and how … Read more

You can grow spaghetti squash vertically, and it’s actually one of the best ways to save space in a small garden.   If you’ve been wondering whether these sprawling winter squash plants can be trained to climb instead of taking over your entire yard, the answer is a resounding yes.   Spaghetti squash vines are … Read more

Yes, you can grow spaghetti squash in the fall, and it is actually one of the best seasons for this versatile winter squash.   If you’ve been wondering whether you can grow spaghetti squash in the fall, the short answer is a resounding yes.   Fall’s cooler temperatures and shorter days create ideal conditions for … Read more