Today’s topic is directly associated with last week's discussion regarding the management of insect populations and is the beginning of a three-part series where we will review a few of the most ...

From gherkins to slicers, cucumbers are among the most widely planted garden crops. Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow but can be plagued by a variety of insect and disease pests. We can encourage ...

These five zucchini companion plants can help repel pests, attract beneficial insects, and suppress weeds without pesticides.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: Last summer I had cucumbers and zucchini wilting and dying even though I’m pretty certain I didn’t have root rot or squash vine ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Growers of tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables can extend their growing season and increase yield by placing high tunnels over their cold-sensitive crops, but those tunnels ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. striped cucumber beetle - Orest Lyzhechka/Getty Images After all the work involved in starting your garden and the research you've ...

Keep your eyes open for the striped cucumber beetle. This insect is a pest in home gardens and attacks cucumbers, squash, melons and pumpkins. These bugs generally occur in low numbers from year to ...

As bugs begin to munch our plants, our thoughts turn to - what else? - how to kill them. Blood thirsty as that may sound, most gardeners don't appreciate planting a garden only to have it turn into a ...