Nothing says summer like a burger off the grill topped with crispy, homemade pickles. And where do those pickles come from? The oft-overlooked cucumber. While there are two primary types of ...

Because cucumbers are both satisfying on their own and versatile in many dishes, growing them indoors guarantees a fresh, ...

Both farmers and gardeners are very familiar with fertilizers and both generally make good use of them. However, many persons have not ever tried their hand at growing plants of any kind and therefore ...

Follow these instructions and you'll have bountiful, delicious harvests in no time. Cucumbers are wonderful plants that will grow well in a summer garden, but if you're short on space, you can also ...

We have had a somewhat cool spring up to this point which has extended our vegetable planting season just a bit. My family loves pickles, so I always try to produce a crop of cukes both for slicing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When choosing companion plants—also referred to as ‘plant guilds’—there are a number of factors to ...

Brown spots on cucumbers often come from mildew, beetles, spider mites, or fungal disease. Prune infected leaves, sanitize tools, improve airflow, and use sprays or insecticidal soap. End-of-season ...