QUESTION: What type of cucumber is used for cornichons? I'd love to make some of these this season but regular cucumbers get too big. - Jessie V ANSWER: Before we dive into the type of cucumbers used to make cornichons, let’s first discuss what cornichons are and what makes … [Read more...]
167 Ways to Use Cucumbers from Your Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell Facing a pile of cucumbers harvested from the garden and wondering how your family will eat them all now that you’re tired of them in garden salads or sliced raw as a snack? Nothing to worry about—Gardening Channel has your back. We’ve combed through … [Read more...]
Surprising But Delicious Pickling Recipes for Homegrown Fruit and Vegetables
by Erin Marissa Russell Want to try pickling the fruit and vegetables you’ve grown in the garden this season? When plants are producing at maximum capacity, many gardeners turn to pickling as a way to store vegetables and even fruits for use in the kitchen year-round. … [Read more...]
How to Pickle Cucumbers
There is no better way to enjoy a harvest of cucumbers all year around than to pickle them. Surprisingly, many gardeners believe that pickling is a difficult, laborious process that requires a lot of canning equipment. In reality, there are a lot of ways to pickle cucumbers and … [Read more...]