There is plenty of room for two caged tomato plants, two cucumber plants, three pepper plants ... The rule of three or the three sisters planting method, commonly known as companion planting, is the ...

Squirting cucumbers shoot their seeds up to 33 feet (10 m) away from the mother plant to avoid overcrowding and competition, but exactly how they do it has long remained a mystery. Squirting ...

Cucumbers and corn should not be interplanted, as they compete for nutrients. When interplanting kale with other vegetables, be mindful of choosing compatible companions. Avoid planting kale near ...

While testing the soil and successful planting is a lesson in care, staving off pests and disease is actually something as easy as choosing the right companion plant. Companion plants are specific ...

I came up with the recipe here for vegetarian guests. Delicata squash skin is more tender than other winter squash varieties, so I made them the edible vessel for vegetable slices arranged in the ...

Cucurbitacin’s are natural compounds produced by plants in the gourd family, including zucchini, cucumbers, and squash. These compounds act as a defense mechanism against predators. While ...

One plant performs exceedingly well next to fruit trees and is actually a companion plant for peach trees. Given garlic's pungent, repellent odor and natural fungicide qualities, it's no wonder your ...