A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...

Watermelons and cucumbers take up a lot of space in the backyard garden -- and they're worth the extra real estate. You can't make a summer salad without cucumber, and you can't have a picnic without ...

The Tap Test: Watermelons are not a musical instrument, but picking a ripe watermelon will be music to your ears. Pick up the fruit and give it a light tap. If it gives back a hollow sound, it usually ...

If there is a fruit that epitomizes summer, it is the watermelon. This thirst-quenching fruit is recognized on Aug. 3 with the National Watermelon Day (nationalday365.com). Watermelons are ...

Question: We want to plant watermelons as a family garden project. When is the next time to sow the seeds? Answer: Kids young and old enjoy watching watermelon plants grow and eventually fruit. Since ...