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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Watch the fascinating 110-day transformation of a watermelon plant in this detailed time-lapse! From planting a tiny seed to harvesting a ripe, sweet fruit, you'll see every key stage of ...

Melons, and even more so, watermelons, need plenty of warmth and sun – but it is possible to grow these delicious fruits at home. Warmth is essential, but it can be provided by greenhouses, cold ...

Pepino melon (Solanum maritacum) is a perennial shrub grown mainly for its juicy and aromatic fruits. The plant bears fruits that are bright green or yellow-green with some red or purple variegation.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...