Cucumbers are wonderful plants that will grow well in a summer garden, but if you're short on space, you can also raise them in pots and containers. Not only is this method more convenient, but it ...
Cucumbers can easily be grown in pots, and varieties with "bush" in their names are usually the best option. A pot 12 to 24 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep is an ideal size to start growing ...
Growing vegetables is a completely satisfying experience, and those homegrown crops will always surpass any bagged or plastic-wrapped produce you find in grocery stores. Even if you have a smaller ...
The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I live in an apartment with a patio. What ...
The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In May, reader Greg in Parma emailed about his problems getting specific vegetables to grow in his garden. “I have a 20- by 40-foot garden and over the past 30 years, I have ...
Gardening experts on veggies to plant beyond tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and cucumbers. Question: Every year, I seem to plant the same standard vegetables in my garden, such as tomatoes, peppers, ...
Cucumbers need warm temperatures of at least 60°F to germinate and mature. If planting in outdoor containers, wait until after the final frost in your hardiness zone. Southern climates can start ...