If an abundant harvest is the goal, companion planting is the secret weapon any gardener can use. Companion planting helps reduce pests and disease while maximizing space and crop yield. When deciding ...

From gherkins to slicers, cucumbers are among the most widely planted garden crops. Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow but can be plagued by a variety of insect and disease pests. We can encourage ...

Cucumbers are a summer gardener’s delight. Delicious in everything from salads to iced water, the refreshing and hydrating cucumber is also a beautiful-looking vining plant that will give your veggie ...

Last year, I lost 90 percent of my backyard cucumber crop and all of my pumpkins to a pest that left a hole — and often several — in the fruit which was the entry point for some type of worm or larvae ...

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 ...

Q.Every summer my cucumbers succumb to cucumber beetles and that dreadful disease they spread. I refuse to use any sprays. Are there any resistant varieties I could try? A.County Fair and Saladin are ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

Cucumbers are a warm-weather favorite in vegetable gardens, prized for their crisp texture and refreshing taste. Whether you grow them on trellises or let the vines sprawl across the ground, they can ...

When you're surveying your garden plot, looking for the perfect spot to plant your cucumbers, you will want to look for a few things. A sunny area with fertile, well-drained soil is the best place to ...

The argiope garden spider is one of the most beautiful and helpful critters in the garden.(Howard Garrett) Besides healthy soil, the most important thing to have in the garden is your shadow. That ...