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 ...

Create a DIY melon pit to improve your garden soil and reduce watering needs in a few simple steps. Melon pits make growing nutrient-hungry plants like melons and squash easier by enriching soil with ...

Melons are part of the cucurbit family, which includes squash, cucumbers, pumpkin and zucchini. Melons date back thousands of years to Africa and Southeast Asia, and have sweet and delicious fruit ...

Have you ever had a melon slice that tasted bitter instead of sweet? Part of the problem with melons in grocery stores and restaurants is that they have to be picked early and expected to ripen during ...

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 ...