Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Cucumbers are low-maintenance plants that grow easily without much attention. But one thing this vining crop can be ...

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are a staple in most home vegetable gardens. Whether eaten fresh off the vine or pickled first, cucumbers are a delicious treat that nearly everyone enjoys. Even better, ...

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 ...

For many vegetable gardeners in Greater Columbus, the tomato is the star attraction in their vegetable gardens. Gardeners anxiously await their first plump red, yellow or purple beauties to be plucked ...

Once slicing and salad cucumbers like this Asian variety reach an ideal length, they should be harvested while they are still slender. A deep soak once or twice a week and mulch over the soil can ...

This garden tool of the 19th century was made with a particular plant in mind. You won't find it on any gardener's go-to shelf, but there are modern variations.

With crop rotation, you avoid planting the same vegetables in the same places every year. In fact, Iowa State University Extension notes that “For crop rotation to be most effective, gardeners should ...