These oddly colored and shaped gourds were spotted this month at the Wakarusa Produce Auction. Last week, I wrote about growing pumpkins, and that triggered questions about saving seed from gourds, ...

Until recently, Amy Goldman, the author of lavish books about heirloom fruits and vegetables, didn't have much interest in politics. But her... Melons, Squash, Cash: A Million-Dollar Donor Sprouts Amy ...

Sequels: Not just for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We are bringing you a variety of tips for making the most of fresh summer produce. We're talking summer squash (zucchini! so much zucchini!), ...

It all began with my interest in the Master Gardener heirloom seed library. Since becoming a Master Gardener in 2019, I had yet to take Master Gardener Phyllis Pugnetti’s seed saving class. This was ...

Melon pits make growing nutrient-hungry plants like melons and squash easier by enriching soil with buried food scraps and yard waste. This space-saving planting method reduces the need for watering ...

Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition. They're part of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes pumpkins and squash, and those that are sweet belong to a ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsey DeSoto, RD Bitter melon may help decrease inflammation and regulate blood sugar, but findings ...

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 ...