Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cucumber slices Getty Images/stilllifephotographer There’s this running misconception that the cucumber is the antithesis of ...

IN SEASON: The variety is a better choice this time of year, and the tender skin has a sweet flavor By PETE PETERSEN Special to The Oregonian At a time of year when regular cucumbers are expensive, ...

The trick is to let them grow up not out.

Squash and cucumbers need the same conditions to thrive, meaning they do and don't make sense as companion plants. Here's the downside of the pairing.

When it comes to weight loss, choosing the right vegetables can make a big difference. Two of the most common vegetables referred to as green vegetables are cucumber and zucchini that are commonly ...

Let’s face it, folks — gardening is hard work. For those who don’t have at least one mildly green thumb, gardening can be drudgery — one more thing that has to be done after work, before a round of ...