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 ...

Nothing says summer like the first bite of a crispy cucumber. And when you grow cucumbers in your own garden, that first bite is followed by a plentiful supply of fresh cukes all season long.

The trick is to let them grow up not out. There are few summer crops more refreshing than a perfectly crisp cucumber. Whether you're making a tangy cucumber salad or assembling perfect little cucumber ...

Most edible garden plants grow best outdoors, but this classic vine can bring greenery to your home -- and add a healthy ...

A pot 12 to 24 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep is an ideal size to start growing cucumbers. For best success, provide your cucumber plant with a trellis or some other support so the plant can ...

Gardening in a container is a desirable option in several situations. Limited sunlight: Use of containers allows a limited sun availability to be utilized. Sometimes the container can even be moved ...

My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives ...