Cucumber plants need at least 6 hours of direct light daily to grow; they can become stunted and pale in low-light gardens. However, too much bright sun can cause blanched leaves and sunscald, ...

Pests and diseases are biotic factors that impact an ecosystem and its organisms. Examples: those deer mowing your hostas to ...

Discover proven ways to get rid of cucumber beetles in your garden. From organic methods to preventive tips, learn how ...

Cucumbers are among the most popular vegetables for home gardening. They grow quickly, often yield abundantly, and taste ...

Cucumber beetles can destroy your garden fast. Learn how to get rid of them—and stop them from coming back—with these simple ...

Scientists warn of fungal disease threatening critically endangered Dipterocarpus bourdillonii in the Western Ghats, urging ...

Key Points Pruning cucumber vines boosts airflow and limits disease and pest issues, especially when growing multiple plants ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Learn to identify common culprits damaging your plants. Discover what insects could be eating your plants and how to stop it.

From sowing the seed to harvesting a fully grown, ripe watermelon, here is a step-by-step guide to grow your own watermelons ...