Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition. They're part of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes pumpkins and squash, and those that are sweet belong to a ...

In the sweltering heat of the summer, nothing beats the refreshing bite of a cold wedge of watermelon, the delicate sweetness of a ripe cantaloupe or the floral notes of a juicy honeydew. Melons are ...

There's a watermelon variety for every garden size. Fact checked by Jillian Dara Growing watermelon in the garden requires ...

Everyone has a method for determining if a melon is ripe from thumping the fruit to checking for yellow spots. One Virginia farmer told Farm Bureau Virginia his best advice is to “know your grower.” ...

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Summer heat and humidity were definitely here this week. I saw many farmers harvesting hay to take advantage of the hot weather to get their crop in. Now ...

We're in the thick of the Dog Days of Summer, and while it might seem like autumn is ages away, you can cool off with a taste of summer at the 7th Annual Watermelon Festival. Dallas Farmers Market ...

In addition to watermelons, you can also shop for other items from farms, ranches and artisan vendors at the Watermelon Festival. Ashley Andrews/Dallas Farmers Ma We’re in the thick of the dog days of ...