Does anyone besides me grow squash in their front flower bed instead of flowers?

I like the looks of the squash plants - big and leafy with yellow flowers....plus the bonus of something to eventually eat. I plant acorn squash with seeds I save from squash I buy at the store.

Does anyone besides me grow squash in their front flower bed instead of flowers?
I love this!


I didn't do it this year, but want to next year.


In Portland, Oregon's Sellwood district tons of people have big old houses will small showy front yards.


Many of them have squash in the front flower beds. It's gorgeous.
Reply:Yes, I have seen this done and I too like the dark green leaves and the big flowers that are produced. It's a very unique way to not only get squash at the end of the season but also to brighten up your yard.
Reply:You DO know that's a really, really weird thing to do...





...but somehow practical, intelligent, and aesthetically charming. I think I like you.
Reply:I would if I had a garden, but I live in an apartment. I want lots of veggies in my yard someday.
Reply:i dont
Reply:Not in the front flower bed, but it is the star of my garden. What a gorgeous plant! And it is a true workhorse. Have you ever tried birdhouse gourd...my personal favorite? Unlike most of its family, it gets a white five petaled blossom.
Reply:Nope. I have flowers in the front and a garden in the back. I don't know why I do it that way.
Reply:My mom does that. Big summer squash. It looks pretty.
Reply:i do, also and i grow corn and tomatoes and jalapenos and onions and cilantro.

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