Cantaloupe in bloom, supported by concrete reinforcement wire cage. If you always dreamed of growing cantaloupe in your garden but were unable to because of limited space – try growing them in a cage. You may have already tried this technique with cucumbers but it…
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What does xerophytic mean anyway? Its root word, xeros, is the Greek word for “dry.” Botanists have long used this term to denote plants that use little or no water but you are probably more familiar with a similar word of more recent coinage, xeriscape.…
Bugs-From Beneficial To Beastly! From Beneficial To Beastly By: Bastiaan M. Drees, PhD and John A. Jackman, PhD These creatures can be unsightly on their own, but they can really make plants look ratty by chewing leaves, stems and roots or by sucking juices out…
Veggie Basics: Growing Great Cucumbers Veggie Basics: Growing Great Cucumbers If you think of cucumbers as a space-invading crop with 4 to 6 foot vines invading adjoining crops and walkways, think again! Actually, cucumbers can be one of the most productive small garden crops grown,…