A gardener is picking a small, round watermelon - Cavan Images/Getty Images Watermelons are beloved summer fruit, but many people avoid growing them because they're notorious for needing large amounts ...

Most watermelon plants get too big for the average garden, but small gardens can get in on the fun of growing watermelon too! Compact watermelon varieties have vines that reach only 5 feet long. The ...

If you've noticed stunted watermelon growth, don't fret—our expert advice will get your melons back on track. Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet, homegrown watermelon. The classic summertime ...

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gardening during hot South Carolina summers can be brutal. I can tell you that first hand after a long morning of yard work in Gandy’s Garden here at WLTX. I knew I was going to need ...

Three tomatoes and basil from our garden, one cucumber, some green onions, one red pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil and garlic went into the Watermelon Gazpacho, along with the 4 heaping cups of ...

This summer, in the little village of Tyonek, something big happened in the community garden: About 60 pounds of watermelons were raised from seed in two high-tunnel greenhouses. What's even more ...