What would the harvest season be without winter squash? Yet how many home gardeners still grow them? Sure they look beautiful in their fall colors, on display in the produce section. But as with most vegetables, you haven’t really tasted a winter squash unless you’ve grown it yourself. And winter squash doesn’t have to be the space hog you remember. With compact plants and fruits, there’s a winter squash for every size garden. Take a look at some of the favorites.

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