You love watermelon, especially as a refreshing treat to beat the summer heat, but is it any good for you? After all, watermelon’s little more than water and sugar, right? That’s what most people believe, but in recent years, researchers have discovered the surprising health … [Read more...]
Best Watermelon Varieties to Plant
By Julie Christensen Seasoned vegetable gardeners are a bit like fishermen boasting about their catch. They gauge their success as gardeners by the size of the fruit in their watermelon patch. Growing watermelon in the home garden is a cinch -- if you have the right conditions … [Read more...]
20 Fun Facts About Watermelon
By Julie Christensen What would summer be without juicy, sweet watermelon? Watermelon makes the perfect snack, picnic food or summer dessert. It’s also refreshing in smoothies, fruit pops and sorbets. Have you ever wondered where watermelon came from? How about the old wive’s … [Read more...]
Try These Delicious Watermelon Recipes
Juicy, sweet watermelon, one of the bounties of summer, was long believed to be less nutritious than other fruits. After all, it’s 92 percent water so how nutritious can it be, right? Researchers have discovered that this delectable cucurbit is actually packed with nutrition. … [Read more...]