A trellis is a handy technique to manage crops in the garden. Vining crops like melons, winter squash and cucumbers have a natural prostrate growth habit that, left on their own, will sprawl and ...

Roger and Linda Brooks of Southwest Portland have come up with an ingenious trellis for growing cucumbers in a small space. Cucumbers are the one vegetable that really tastes and smells like summer.

Each year, the National Garden Bureau selects a perennial, annual and edible to become the chosen plants of the year. This year, they have chosen cucumber as the edible of the year. Cucumbers are a ...

Want to add charm and support to your garden with a quick, low-cost project? In this video, I’ll show you how to build an ...

Trellises are the easiest way to expand your garden, whether you're growing ornamentals or edibles. In the Northwest, trellising tomatoes, cucumbers and other plants makes them less susceptible to ...

Living in today’s world, it’s safe to say we can all benefit from a little extra support from our family and friends. In the world of nature, there are numerous climbing plants that need support as ...

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 ...

Want to use fresh cucumbers in your cooking all year long? Just try growing them inside. It's easier than you might think.

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 ...

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 ...

Plant cucumbers outside after the last frost once the soil has warmed to 60°F to 70°F, which is generally late May to early June. Start cucumber seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, and ...

Cucumbers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and should be planted outdoors only after soil temperatures reach at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit, typically a few weeks after the last frost. To keep ...