Bostons, which are known for staying crisp during the pickling process, are a high-yielding plant. Boston cucumbers grow to about 3 to 7 inches and also resist or tolerate common diseases. Finally, ...

Consequently, cultivating cucumbers is a win-win for home gardeners. Moreover, with help from a common kitchen ingredient, your cucumbers can grow and thrive throughout the season. Treating cucumber ...

Magnolia trees are some of the earliest-blooming flowering trees and shrubs each year. Most produce large, cup-shaped white, ...

While every plant is going to take a certain level of ... mint, carrot, corn, cucumber, radish or beans, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. Carrots are another vegetable you can add to your garden ...

Growing plants in containers is great if you have limited space and/or crummy soil, but the downside is that you have to be ...

Aphids on every garden vegetable: Cluster of small, soft-bodied insects on buds and growth tips (gray, black, pink, green, ...

New study found that sunflowers grown in a dense row naturally formed a near-perfect zigzag pattern, with each plant leaning ...

Fresh dandelion greens, flowers, and roots are all suitable for guinea pigs to eat, in moderation. The pulpy roots can be fed ...

Most of us aren't spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only occasionally—a new leaf ...

Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun’s path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Chantal Nguyen, University of Colorado Boulder Most of ...

UK spiders often take residence in our homes but tend to stay out of sight (and mind). Here's a list of the British spiders ...

By rethinking their menus and supplier relationships, chefs can manage the impact of weather on supply chains.