Imagine a fruit whose seeds have been passed down through the ages from the hands of Pliny, Charlemagne, Marco Polo and Columbus. A plant so desired that it was mentioned in the Bible by Hebrews led ...

Few gardeners in this region grow melons. They’ve likely been told our season is too short and rarely see anyone else growing them, so they don’t feel compelled to try. But it is possible. I’ve been ...

If your garden basks in full sun, it's the perfect spot for honeydew melons. They can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 11 and thrive in warm to hot conditions. Your reward is smooth, sweet ...

I have grown rock melon quite successfully in the past two years. But since the start of this year, my melon plants have been growing with smaller leaves and stems. My previous melon plants had bigger ...

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 ...

Yellowing leaves, brown tips, dry fronds. Whenever a plant displays its first signs of sickness, I immediately start to think what I might have done wrong. Did I give my plant root rot by overwatering ...