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 ...

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 ...

Grow your own sweet, juicy fruit by starting watermelon seeds indoors or out with this step-by-step guide. Knowing how to grow watermelons from seed means you can enjoy this sweet summer treat right ...

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 ...

This tasty melon with orange flesh is the ultimate in the melon world. Now at the start of fall, with vegetable gardens in decline, we still may be rewarded with a few gems left over from summer, like ...

Learn about cucumber melon plant history and pick up some frugal gardening ideas to get your garden growing. When I say the word “cucumber,” perhaps your imagination conjures up a cylindrical, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Asparagus is a perennial plant that, once established, will produce edible spears year after year. One ...

Q: Can I still plant melons this season? How will I know when they are ripe? A: July 20 through Aug. 20 is the window to plant melons for fall. Melons can be produced from transplants or planted ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your hard work at the beginning of spring is paying off, with all sorts of gorgeous, colorful blooms ...