Watermelons may conjure up images of large and weighty fruits, leaving you with the impression that it is impossible to grow them any way but at ground level. However, what if I told you that you can ...

Watermelons are a favorite vegetable for many gardeners. They grow on fast-growing vines that cover a large area of the garden. At this time of year, watermelons should be at or close to maturity, ...

Summer's sweet, juicy watermelons are easy to grow in your own backyard—with the right conditions. You’ll need warm temperatures, full sun, consistent watering, well-draining soil, and plenty of room ...

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 ...

The cucumber family, properly known as the Cucurbitaceae, provides a wide variety of vegetables popular in the summer home vegetable garden. Members of the cucumber family that can be planted now ...