Can you tell me what bush cucumbers are? Can sweet peas be grown in an upside down garden?
Bush cucumbers are cucumbers in which the vines grow in a more compact shape.
You can try to grow sweet peas upside down, but they will most likely climb back up the side of the container as they like to hold onto things and climb upward.
I am new to gardening. I live in Minnesota and started a vegetable garden, potentially a little early. My question is this, is frost the only temperature related threat to plants or can low temperatures like mid 30's be just as damaging if precautions are not taken?
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/frost-how-to-protect-your-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/preventing-frost-heave-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
What is the best way to keep fresh-picked vegetables fresh? I'm fairly new to this, and have been disappointed at how quickly my ripe veggies go soft or turn colors after I have harvested them. How do those store bought ones hold their freshness so long?
This really depends on the vegetable, as some have should be used rather quickly while others can be frozen. The normal way to freeze vegetables from the garden is to chop them up and blanch them, spread them out on a cookie sheet and then freeze them. Once they are frozen, you can put them in storage bags and keep them in the freezer until you use them. For many others, like cucumbers, you can store them for a week or so in the refrigerator but if kept too long, they will no longer be any good. If you find yourself with an abundance of veggies, you can always give them away to family, friends, and neighbors.
I live in north Ga, 30 miles north of Atlanta. Due to my families travel schedule, we can't do the planting until the first week of June. Is that too late in this area? If not, what vegetables do you recommend for late planting in this area?
No, in your area you will still have time to grow. I think you will find this guide from UG helpful for planning and planting your garden in your area:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners.htm
Is it alright to use treated lumber to make stakes?
Treated lumber is no longer treated with carcinogenic chemicals, so are safe to use in your vegetable garden. Some people do still believe that because they are treated with chemicals, they should not be used. Whether you do or not, is up to you, but according to science, they are safe.
I have a purple color in my vegetables. Is this safe?
This depends. What type of vegetables are you seeing this in? Some varieties are naturally purple. If this is not the case for you, then it's possible that the purplish hue is an indication of some type of nutrient deficiency, but the food itself should still be ok to eat.
Because of a pavement ant nest, the little brown/red ones, I sprayed ant insecticide into the soil of a small garden where we plant vegetables. I did not saturate the soil, using just a small amount of the spray can. Is it ok to now use this soil to plant vegetables?
This really depends on the type of chemical pest control used. Some types remain in the soil longer than others. Residual types usually evaporate after so long, making them safer. Read the directions and warnings on the label of any chemical product you buy. The manufacturer should provide detailed instructions on how to apply and when it will be safe to grow plants in that area again. If you cannot find any answers, put off gardening in that area for at least a year and try another location. You could also consider growing veggies in containers instead.