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 ...

This winter has been so long, the other day I overheard two snowmen saying even they were looking forward to the spring thaw. Spring gardening will be exhilarating this year. Many of us who enjoy ...

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 ...

If your garden basks in full sun, it's the perfect spot for honeydew melons. They can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 11 and thrive in warm to hot conditions. Your reward is smooth, sweet ...

This popular type of melon takes 70 to 90 days to mature from seed, making spring the ideal time to get started for a summer harvest. Here's what to know.

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 ...

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 ...

Is there a ‘secret’ to growing water melons? This is the question one reader asked me recently. The answer is yes. Start with the right variety specific to your growing area. Watermelons come in ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever tasted a homegrown, vine-ripened melon, you know what a life-altering experience it can be. While many Inland Northwest gardeners think our season is too short for growing melons, let ...