cucumber

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While herb-flecked tomatoes and cucumbers are a classic combination, Rafidi often swaps in roasted squash, pumpkin or whatever else beckons at the market once fall’s chill sets in.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rocks are densely covered by Bathymodiolus mussels, tube worms, shrimp, amphipods, and vivid purple sea cucumbers.

From Science Daily

Jay Tracy, an itinerant teacher of the deaf, lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four children — and an extra refrigerator stuffed with pounds of heirloom cucumber seed.

From New York Times

British supermarkets have grappled with a shortage of key salad staples, particularly tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers after cold weather in growing areas.

From Reuters

Aspects of vertical gardening can also be incorporated into your in-ground or raised bed gardens by using trellises, arches or other structures to help support vining vegetables like cucumbers, squash or peas.

From Salon