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I grew an ugly squash—small, odd shaped, with rough warty-looking scabs. I picked it anyway, a kabocha, a pumpkin-like squash that’s dark green on the outside and deep orange inside. The skin was so tough I wondered if I’d need a hatchet to slice it in half. I managed to cleave it in two pieces,Continue reading “Ugly Squash. Plus: gift packs wrapped & shipped for you.”