Melons, squash, and pumpkins are heavy feeders and fast-growing plants that can quickly overwhelm small gardens with their sprawling vines and high nutrient needs. But if you grow these demanding ...

After months of planting, watering, and waiting, it’s finally time to harvest my homegrown watermelons! In this video, I take you through the entire growing process, from planting the seeds to picking ...

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 ...

There's a watermelon variety for every garden size. Fact checked by Jillian Dara Growing watermelon in the garden requires ...

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, ...

Imagine a fruit whose seeds have been passed down through the ages from the hands of Pliny, Charlemagne, Marco Polo and Columbus. A plant so desired that it was mentioned in the Bible by Hebrews led ...

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 ...

ROCKY FORD, Colo. — The world's best melons are on their way. Farmers in southeast Colorado have planted this year's crop of cantaloupe and melons. The cantaloupe and melons planted in Rocky Ford are ...

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 ...