Columnist Robin Trott shares tips for how to scout your garden and what you should be looking for.

Bitter cucumbers can be a major disappointment after all the hard work that goes into a harvest. These are the most common causes and how to prevent them.

There are remedies that can rid veggies of common insects if applied at the first signs of activity, Don Kinzler writes.

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Researchers at Kyushu University have found that when azuki bean beetles infected with Wolbachia bacteria are exposed to a ...

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A happy garden has plants that thrive when planted near each other. See the best companion plants for cucumbers to maximize their growth and keep pests away.

Grumpy helps a reader kill weeds in the garden. Plus, a tip for killing stink bugs. "What can I use other than Roundup to ...

Leaf beetles evolved millions of years ago as flowering plants rapidly diversified. You might have seen a spotted cucumber beetle or a lily leaf beetle or even a golden tortoise beetle. But how about ...

Visiting Japan in July is an unforgettable experience. Summer is in full swing, with vibrant festivals, seasonal treats, and ...

Certain plants, like sunflowers, beets, lentils, oregano, and onions, will happily grow next to and provide benefits for your cucumber crop.