Have you ever seen a pumpkin that was a mix of blue, green, and grey on the outside? It might have been a Jarrahdale! Learn all about this delightful squash that originates from Australia! And be sure to check out the first episode of Dave's youtube series, Buried Alive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhGevDZZYU&t=79s Resources: Hello, My Friends: S1E5: Hubbard Squash - https://soundcloud.com/user-870078240/episode-5-hubbard-squash Buried Alive, S1E1: Quiet Harvest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhGevDZZYU&t=8s Jarrahdale Pumpkin: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/growing-jarrahdal ..read more

Dave shares everything he's learned about the acorn squash! And there's now an intro and outro. Hello My Friends is a podcast where Dave the Scarecrow gently teaches about a new squash each week ..read more

Dave continues his journey into the world of squash with some information on the luffa squash ..read more

Muskmelon? Is that a stinky melon? Dave knows, so if you want to find out, check out the episode! https://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/palette/070729.html https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/vegetabletravelers/muskmelon.html http://www.foodreference.com/html/a812-cantaloupe-history.html Cover image: https://pixabay.com/images/id-387466 ..read more

In episode 5, Cadaver Dave shares with his friends, everything he has learned about the Hubbard Squash. There is even a little poem! Sources for this episode: https://www.washingtonsgreengrocer.com/blog/b/old-mother-hubbard-tale-blue-hubbard-squash http://www.thebigapplefarm.com/bluehubbard.htm https://www.nationalgeographic.com/people-and-culture/food/the-plate/2015/11/16/blue-and-warty-the-hubbard-squash-is-scary-good ..read more

Have you ever heard of the turban squash? It's an odd looking one! Dave has been learning about it, and is excited to share what he's learned with you now! Find more and keep up with our projects at rplants.wordpress.com! Resources: https://www.niu.edu/communiversitygardens/_pdf/Turks-Turban-Squash.pdf https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/tbt/turks-turban-squash/ https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Turban_Squash_1768.php ..read more

Did you know that banana squash don't taste like bananas? This is just one of many cool things that Dave the Scarecrow looks forward to sharing with you in the latest episode of Hello My Friends - your source for info about all sorts of cucurbits! SHOW NOTES Pumpkin Bits: The Giant Pumpkin Man blog: http://www.giantpumpkinman.com/ About the squash vine borer: https://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/opinion/the_stroller/the-stroller-don-t-let-these-insect-squash-your-garden/article_112430f1-0849-52c3-a9c1-4520afcead69.html Research: https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Banana_Squash_458 ..read more

Dave the scarecrow would like to teach you just a little bit about pumpkins ..read more

Have you ever heard of the buttercup squash? How about Dr. Albert F. Yeager? Well, you can learn about both here in this week's episode of Hello My Friends, and have something cool to talk about on Monday! Thanks for listening. If you would like to learn more, please visit rplants.wordpress.com. And if you have the means and would like to support what we do, please visit our Ko-Fi page: https://ko-fi.com/randoplants Show notes: Pumpkin Bits: It’s The Year Of The Pumpkin! https://www.messagemedia.co/millelacs/outdoors/home_garden/garden-corner-the-year-of-the-pumpkin/article_3684bcb8-424e-1 ..read more

Dave has lost his intro and outro music files! No matter, he is still ready to tell you all about the Red Kuri Squash! SHOW NOTES Pumpkin Bits: “Growing winter squash in summer to store for winter months.” https://www.ktre.com/2019/04/29/grow-winter-squash-summer-stores-colder-months/?outputType=amp About Cucurbit Crumple Virus: https://thetandd.com/business/local/cucurbit-leaf-crumple-virus-threatens-watermelons-other-crops/article_3083b741-7e4f-5176-b893-d64e7002b808.html https://www.growingproduce.com/crop-protection/disease-control/take-caution-to-curb-cucurbit-leaf-crumple-virus/?am ..read more