The half-empty seed packets reminding me to thin my seedlings had slumped on the windowsill above my kitchen sink for more than 30 days by mid- May last year. I had planted seeds from each packet in ...

Summer's sweet, juicy watermelons are easy to grow in your own backyard—with the right conditions. You’ll need warm temperatures, full sun, consistent watering, well-draining soil, and plenty of room ...