Seeding soil and 'White Wonder' cucumber

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Vertical growing space

Recently I have been glancing around gardens with one thing on my mind – vertical growing space. Growing up allows us to dress up narrow walkways, camouflage unattractive fencing, provide shade and windbreaks, and screen balconies and patios to provide privacy. If support is lacking, you can do the same thing by growing down – install a hanging basket or raised planter overflowing with long lush foliage. more...

A perfect pickle

Glut of cukes? Don't worry, here's a recipe for pickling cucumbers. more...

Plants that deliver results

Sometimes gardeners like to test the limits by growing unusual plants, or those not ideally suited to a particular zone. more...