For a bountiful cucumber harvest, avoid planting them near potatoes, melons, or fennel, as they compete for resources or ...

1. Toss the cucumber slices and salt in a large bowl until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours. 2. Pour the ...

Every gardener dreams of a bountiful harvest, a reward for the weeks and months of careful planting, watering, and weeding.

While basil is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes, sweet peppers, and parsley, it shouldn't be paired with these other vegetables and herbs.

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Cucumber sandwiches are crisp, creamy and simple to make. Serve them whole for lunch or cut them into finger-sized pieces for an elegant addition to afternoon tea, bridal shower or baby shower spreads ...

Most seed packets come with warnings to harvest plants before the first frost. But for one hardy vegetable, a little frost ...

A well-balanced dressing brings all elements of your salad together seamlessly. A simple vinaigrette made from olive oil, ...

After fermentation, spread the seeds in a single layer on a nonstick surface like a waxy paper plate. Allow them to air dry ...

Western Washingtonians are a funny bunch. We spend much of the year complaining about the rain, but after a mere three months of summer, we go bananas with excitement at the first sign of fall. When f ...

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.

Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a different ...