If an abundant harvest is the goal, companion planting is the secret weapon any gardener can use. Companion planting helps reduce pests and disease while maximizing space and crop yield. When deciding ...

Cucumbers are a summer gardener’s delight. Delicious in everything from salads to iced water, the refreshing and hydrating cucumber is also a beautiful-looking vining plant that will give your veggie ...

Summer is officially here, and it's the best season to enjoy delicious, crisp cucumbers. Cucumbers are 96% water, making them a great choice to stay hydrated and refreshed during the hotter months. If ...

From gherkins to slicers, cucumbers are among the most widely planted garden crops. Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow but can be plagued by a variety of insect and disease pests. We can encourage ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

For many years, Penn State Master Gardeners were cautioned about giving advice about “companion planting,” since most of the information on this topic was based on traditional garden folklore or ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing one plant to assist a different plant as part of a community of plants. Fruits, vegetables and herbs can be more productive and resilient when each plant ...

Q. How does companion planting work? Companion planting has been around for a long time, so most of the early evidence was anecdotal in nature. Eventually, companion planting was scientifically proven ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...