Butternut Squash It is considered a winter squash. Given the chance winter squash will take over a garden (this includes pumpkins).  The vines are very long and will grow to all parts of the garden. I usually direct the long vines to the perimeter of the garden so they encircle my garden space.  Growing butternut squash was not on the top of my list during my early gardening years but once I decided to try growing it, it has been a regular in my garden. Growing Butternut Squash Butternut squash is easy to grow.  The growing season begins in the summer for harvesting in the fall.  The seedlings are extremely…