If other vegetables squash your gardening aspirations with poor harvests, try growing summer squash, which is both fast and furiously productive.

- Wood planters, window boxes and half-wine barrels are among the best choices for growing vegetables in containers. - Plastic pots are lightweight, cheap and widely available in myriad colors ...

If you're shopping for squash seeds, you'll find many varieties. New gardeners should stick with the easiest option, and our Master Gardener is here to help.

Discover the best types of squash to grow in your plot, including pumpkins, butternuts and assorted cucurbits ...