Your favorite summer fruit grown simply in your own garden.

Here's how to grow the most delicious watermelons.

Grow a slice of summer right in your garden. Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus)are heat-loving plants that love to bask in the Southern sun. The vining plants are members of the Cucurbitaceae or gourd ...

Is there anything sweeter than a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day? Whether you grill up wedges at a cookout, blend it into a summer cocktail, or slice it for an afternoon snack, ...

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 ...

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 ...

A perfectly ripe watermelon should be sweet, juicy, and packed with a fruity flavor that brings to mind backyard barbecues and summertime picnics. But if watermelons are harvested too early or grown ...