Making healthy lifestyle choices can be an overwhelming and confusing task at times. Our mission with the Healthy Bites series is to provide an opportunity for readers to make a small, baby step each ...

Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens. Summer squash grows quickly, is early to harvest, and is ...

And just like that, with what felt like a snap of the fingers, over the weekend we went from mild autumn weather to a foot of snow in my neighborhood south of Breck. So while it snowed outside, I was ...

If you are considering growing a vegetable that is nutritious and will be ready to eat early in the growing season, summer squash is worth considering. Summer squash differs from winter squash in a ...

The surrounding mountains of our valley are ablaze with the vivid colors that precede the great freeze. It feels like summer gave way to fall overnight this week, while winter is just around the ...

Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and so it is likely that many have begun gathering supplies for the traditional feast that accompanies this holiday. Pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert for many who ...