Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, be served as a snack, or be made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin ...

Cucumber farmers always cash out within 45 days depending on the type of seed you planted. Honesty, my cucumber farming journey started on a wrong note, which is losing a lot of money, and looking at ...

The summer is rich with vibrant flowers and ripe produce, which can make it tempting to sit back, relax, and bask in the glory of the garden. But strategic gardeners will know that August is not just ...

Will the hot, humid conditions continue into September? That’s the prediction; hotter than normal and drier than normal. Shorter days are the saving grace and the suggestion of cool months ahead. That ...

Whether you have an existing vegetable garden or you're looking to start one, cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) can make an excellent addition. Not only do cucumber plants grow rapidly, but they are also ...

While farmers plant millions acres of plants like rye and clover to boost soil health and crowd out weeds, a cover crop does the same thing in the smallest home garden. With cover crops, a vegetable ...

My cucumber plants had an amazing year but started slowing down in mid-August. This is a year-round food in my household, so I tend to replace them as soon as production falls from its peak. Removing ...

More gardeners are building fall gardens even after missing spring planting, using cooler weather to grow quick crops and prepare beds for long-term payoff. Cool-season greens, root vegetables and ...

The last thing that comes to mind as we roll into the heat of summer is autumn, but it's time to start planning the fall vegetable garden. I love having succulent spinach and lettuce in the cool of ...