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Garden History

Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Cucumus (Cucumber and Melons)

Karen January 2, 2024 0 Comments

The genus Cucumis is in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and includes at least two species valued by the ancient Romans for food: cucumber (Cucumis sativus,) and muskmellons (C. melo). Plant…

Garden History

Plants of the Bible: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Karen September 10, 2021 0 Comments

Originally native to south Asia, cucumber has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years. It is an annual creeping vine with hairy stems carrying hairy triangular leaves on long petioles.…

Plant Propagation

Growing Plants from Seed: Cucumber (Cucumis sativa)

Karen April 21, 2016 0 Comments

Cucumbers are in the same family as squash and melons but do not cross with them. Different varieties of cucumbers, however, will cross pollinate with each other and if you…

Nomenclature

Botanical Latin: Cucurbita

Karen November 24, 2015 0 Comments

Cucurbita (ku KUR bi ta) from the Latin cucurbita meaning gourd. This Latin word is used as the genus name for summer and winter squash, pumpkins and some gourds. Cucurbitae…

Vegetable Garden

Six Guidelines for Fertilizing Vegetables

Karen June 9, 2011 0 Comments

Most vegetables need a good supply of nutrients to produce a hefty crop. If your soil is very rich and fertile, they may do well with out any additions but…

Garden Journal

Garden Journal: September 12, 2010

Karen September 14, 2010 0 Comments

whole week of good weather! We had sunny days, warm temperatures, low humidity and some showers thrown in for good luck. Some mornings were down right chilly and I am…

Recipes

Recipe: Tabbouli

Karen July 31, 2009 4 Comments

I have a large pot of mint in my herb garden primarily for making tabbouli. As soon as the tomatoes catch up with the cucumbers and I have a supply…

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Edible Mushrooms: Meadow Wax Cap (Cuphophyllus pratensis)

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