Watermelons are beloved summer fruit, but many people avoid growing them because they're notorious for needing large amounts of space. If you're gardening in a small yard or in a rental where you only ...

I live in Alabama, which means summers are hot and steamy — and absolutely no other food combats the heat and humidity the way that watermelon does. It’s juicy, crisp, sweet, and supremely hydrating.

Because this hefty fruit doesn't ripen off the vine. In the peak of summer, there’s nothing quite like the simple pleasure of a perfectly ripe watermelon. But how to tell if a watermelon is ripe at ...

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 ...

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