Cucumbers offer a refreshing way to stay hydrated and healthy, especially in hot weather. Rich in water, fiber, and essential ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

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There’s nothing more relaxing in summer and fall than venturing into the garden to harvest edible greens, herbs and flowers.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Consider this your cucumber companion planting guide—plus, learn about the three plants you should never put near cucumbers ...

Dear Reader: From the sound of it, I agree completely on the agave. They are also very dangerous plants that grow to be 8 feet tall and wide with extremely hazardous leaf tips. It needs to go soon.

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about crape myrtles, summer vegetables, lemon trees, tomato plants, indoor palms and ...

Cucumber plants need at least 6 hours of direct light daily to grow; they can become stunted and pale in low-light gardens. However, too much bright sun can cause blanched leaves and sunscald, ...

Beetles are fascinating, but there are so many that it is difficult to know where to begin – more than 350,000 species that ...

Cucumbers are among the most popular vegetables for home gardening. They grow quickly, often yield abundantly, and taste ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...