Honeydew melons can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 11. Here's how to get started, make sure your next crop thrives, ...

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 ...

While you can grow your own watermelons by saving the seeds, properly selecting and preserving the seeds is key, otherwise they won't germinate.

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 ...

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 you’re looking to try something new in your vegetable garden this season, perhaps the tiny but mighty cucamelon would be a good fit. Cucamelons ( Melothria scabra) are also called Mexican sour ...

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 ...

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.