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 ...

Melons, squash, and pumpkins are heavy feeders and fast-growing plants that can quickly overwhelm small gardens with their sprawling vines and high nutrient needs. But if you grow these demanding ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! The summer is flying by as we approach the Fourth of July weekend and Independence Day. As we all enjoy the extended weekend with family and friends, take ...

Melons are part of the cucurbit family, which includes squash, cucumbers, pumpkin and zucchini. Melons date back thousands of years to Africa and Southeast Asia, and have sweet and delicious fruit ...

There is a lot of choice when it comes to growing squash. That includes picking from the many varieties, with different shapes, sizes, and colors, deciding whether to grow in the ground or containers, ...

Question: I would love to be able to grow both zucchini and watermelon this year, but I am hesitant because of problems with cross-pollination in the past. Any tips? Seed to Supper online course ...

Gardening can be a lot of work, but there are different growing techniques that gardeners can use to help save some work and their back! One of those techniques is using a trellis to grow vining crops ...

Here’s how to stop these bugs from ruining your harvest ...

A simple steel T-post is strong enough to support a large plant and durable enough to last for many years. Plant supports can be as simple as netting on a fence or as sturdy as these lumber and welded ...

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 ...