For example, can you plant cucumbers and tomatoes together? This principle is called companion planting and it’s all about grouping plants in your borders or greenhouse that benefit each other.

Cucumbers and tomatoes are a refreshing, delicious duo that's perfect for eating all year. Because of their fresh flavors and perfect balance of sweetness, a simple dressing works best with these ...

Mixing tomatoes and cucumbers in salads might not be ideal for digestion due to their conflicting acidic and alkaline properties. This combination can potentially cause bloating and discomfort for ...

2. Chill for an hour and then rinse and pat it dry. 3. Add the sour cream, pepper and the mint and pack it in a box. 4. To serve - Arrange the tomato slices on a plate and sprinkle with the remaining ...

Slice cucumber and sweet heirloom tomatoes into 1/4 inch rounds. Spread desired amount of goat cheese on cucumber rounds and line them up. Place tomatoes between each cucumber. Drizzle balsamic ...

1. Prepare the tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley: Dice 6 Roma tomatoes. Dice one large English cucumber into small cubes or pieces. 2. Chop a good bunch of parsley, about ¾ bunch. Don’t worry ...

Gardens are ahead of schedule due to our hot, humid summer weather. It’s my favorite time of year to prepare meals when you have fresh vegetables. Enjoy some of these delicious recipes.

These make a fab lunchtime dish, or serve with other salads and pulses as a centrepiece for an all-vegetable feast. Leftovers ...