It may surprise some gardeners that cucumbers can thrive being grown in pots. They are usually seen as large and sprawling plants that require lots of space to grow in the ground, whether that is ...

But they do need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground. Many cold-hardy, cool-season vegetables and herbs can be planted now and grown successfully in containers. You just need ...

You can even grow some varieties in a hanging basket ... The fruit are easy to find and should be picked when they're about 10cm long. When we grew outdoor cucumbers in containers, we found that the ...