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Heirloom seed popularity contest
Learn how we choose which seeds make it into our seed catalog - and find out what "old" seeds are "new" in the 2010 catalog.
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All About Pickling Cucumbers
2 commentsCompact varieties grow fast in almost any amount of space, in this article you'll learn how to select, plant, water, and use this versatile vegetable without pickling them. You'll also find out how to protect your crop against the cucumber beetle.
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Controlling Cucumber Beetles
Adult cucumber beetles and their larval form, the corn rootworm, can wreak havoc with corn, squash, sweet potatoes, and the leaves of legumes. Fortunately for the gardener, there are several "least toxic" methods for controlling these voracious garden pests.
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Cucumber and Yogurt Raita
Raita is a blend of grated cucumber, yogurt and herbs. It goes well with curried dishes.
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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
In this cool and refreshing dish, feta cheese, red onion, and kalamata olives add zing.
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Bread and Butter Pickles
1 commentThese pickles go well with many foods, and they also make great gifts. Wouldn't it be grand to finish your Christmas "
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Daylily Petals with Pesto Dip on Cucumber Slices
This dramatic appetizer offers the double crunch of cucumber and flower.
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