Key Takeaways Growing watermelon in the garden requires space, full sunlight, and water for a juicy harvest. Plant watermelon after the threat of frost is gone, and grow in warm temperatures for up to ...

Your favorite summer fruit grown simply in your own garden.

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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 ...

Grow sweeter watermelons by choosing high-sugar varieties, planting in full sun and well-draining soil with added compost. Watermelons need 85–95 days of warm weather to mature; water regularly but ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Things heat up in the valley as we head toward Independence Day this Saturday. Be careful out there, stay hydrated and don’t spend too much time in the ...

I always enjoyed growing vegetables that people recognized, but eventually I wanted something different. After reading about ...

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 ...