Q: My Japanese irises bloomed beautifully the first two seasons, but haven’t bloomed for the last couple of years. Any suggestions? A: The flowers on Japanese iris (Iris ensata) are among the most ...

Kabocha, a type of a Japanese squash that comes into season during winter, not only tastes a whole lot like a pumpkin — it tastes better than a pumpkin. I use it in many recipes, from sweet pies to ...

This recipe for Mashed Kabocha Squash features creamy roasted Japanese squash infused with the warm flavors of Chinese five-spice and maple syrup. Kabocha is a Japanese squash with a green rind and ...

Imagine my surprise when I went into the garden this past August, and I found it littered with oddly shaped squash that resembled large chunks of hardened lava. Gray-black, other-worldly, yet ...

There's a lot to love about squash. The mild, malleable, flavorful vegetable can be endlessly reinvented into dozens of different dishes. And there are so many varieties! From thick-skinned ...