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 ...

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 ...

Fresh yellow honeydew melons from Shaanxi in wicker basket surrounded by green foliage - GlowAnh01/Shutterstock Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not ...

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 ...

Sweetness is graded on the Brix scale, which measures the percentage of solids (everything that’s not water) in juice extracted from fruit. Those solids include not just sugars, but amino acids, ...

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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 ...

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 ...