Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sliced honeydew melon on a board Sweet and juicy honeydew melons are traditionally a crop grown in a greenhouse but can be ...

A ripe honeydew melon is sweet and succulent and you can grow your own in only a few months, providing you give the crop the warmth it desires. But how can you make sure to pick it at the perfect time ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! The summer is flying by as we approach the Fourth of July weekend and Independence Day. As we all enjoy the extended weekend with family and friends, take ...

Melons are part of the cucurbit family, which includes squash, cucumbers, pumpkin and zucchini. Melons date back thousands of years to Africa and Southeast Asia, and have sweet and delicious fruit ...

Cantaloupes can be tricky to grow in northern climes, but a University of New Hampshire researcher has some shortcuts. “Given that a vine-ripened melon is one of the most divine treats of summer, it ...

Melon pits make growing nutrient-hungry plants like melons and squash easier by enriching soil with buried food scraps and yard waste. This space-saving planting method reduces the need for watering ...

CORVALLIS – Growing melons takes some effort in western Oregon, but with the right methods it can end in sweet success. With a warmer, drier climate, eastern Oregon is well set up for cultivating ...

Create a DIY melon pit to improve your garden soil and reduce watering needs in a few simple steps. Melon pits make growing nutrient-hungry plants like melons and squash easier by enriching soil with ...