The cucumber plant germinates easily, grows quickly, and produces lots of crunchy, kid-friendly vegetables, making this a rewarding crop for beginners as well as a trusty market-garden staple. If you ...

If you have a little bit of space free in your vegetable garden, it's simple to grow your own crisp cucumbers (Cucumis sativus). A warm-season crop, many varieties of cucumbers grow best when provided ...

The days are getting longer, and the weather is beginning to warm up. If you haven’t started your warm-season vegetables yet, there's still time. If your transplants are ready, then get them in the ...

Last week's podcast on Joe Lamp’l‘s website (joegardener.com) was “Get to Know Cucumber-Melons, an Alternative to Bitter Cucumbers," which sent me on a web search to learn all about these fascinating ...

Cucumbers are low-maintenance plants that grow easily without much attention. But one thing this vining crop can be picky about is where it's planted. Cucumbers can take over the garden, with the ...

THE RIGHT VARIETY: Peppers are particularly susceptible to a disease called anthracnose. But some varieties, including Ashe County pimento, featured, are better suited to our region’s climate. Photo ...