I am talking about the new Color Coded “One in a Melon” coneflower, making its debut next year. Coneflowers like “Color Coded, One in a Melon” create a wild kingdom in miniature.

Ever have one of those times where you just need to tell someone you appreciate them? Sometimes a little encouragement may make all the difference in someone’s world! This adorable You’re One ...

Research suggests that bitter melon contains certain compounds with cancer-fighting properties. For example, one older test-tube study showed that bitter melon extract was effective at killing ...

Over the span of the 100 days in which the melon grows, the blossoms are hand-pollinated, hand-watered and the vines are pruned to ensure each one is left with only one final fruit. This results ...

HOWELL — One of the biggest events of the year begins Thursday: Melon Fest. Melon Fest runs Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 15-18, in downtown Howell. The festival itself is only 64, but the famous ...

Take your time to compare and handle several melons before you pick one. Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor.

But you may also look for more ways to manage it. One that you may have heard of is bitter melon. It’s a vegetable used in Asia, South America, India, and parts of Africa. It looks and tastes a ...