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 ...

Full watermelon growing stages were demonstrated in this time lapse of growing sugar baby watermelon from seed to harvested fruits over 110 days. Sugar baby watermelon seed was germinated and planted ...

Modern Gardener is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and ...

Even if you don't have the space for a full garden, that doesn't mean growing food is off the table. Patios, balconies, and other small outdoor areas can be perfect for container-grown plants. These ...

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 ...

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, ...

Nothing is better than eating watermelon on a hot summer afternoon. But it might just taste better if you’ve grown it yourself. Local boys and girls have the opportunity to grow their own watermelon ...