Category Archives: melons

Six on Saturday, Sept 2

Posted on September 2, 2017 by carolee

We’ve definitely turned a page on the calendar.  August was the driest in 120 years, and the gardens are showing it.  However, there are still some bright spots to celebrate on this Saturday.  First of all, one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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A Melon Comparison

Posted on August 14, 2017 by carolee

Last year, I grew “Golden Crown” watermelon (78 days) which was a 1991 AAS winner.  Because I grow in raised beds, and I don’t want vines spilling across the paths, so a compact melon works best.  And, there are only … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday-July 8

Posted on July 8, 2017 by carolee

Participating in The Propagator’s meme, here are six things that made me smile today, even though we’ve had 7″ of rain in the past week!  Appropriately, Daylily “Big Smile.” diamond-dusted and frilly! and from the potager, the season’s first tomato, … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday 7-1-17

Posted on July 1, 2017 by carolee

Here are 6 things that made me smile today:  We got 3 1/2″ rain in 20 minutes last night.  Happily, I’d harvested the shallots before it stormed, so this morning was a beautiful, relaxing time braiding!    They are now … Continue reading →

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Mouthwatering Melons

Posted on August 31, 2016 by carolee

One of the true delights of the potager has been the melon crop.  If you read the post discussing melons when I was mulling over seed orders, you may recall that I chose 4 varieties of melon, plus 1 watermelon.  … Continue reading →

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Mini Melons

Posted on January 3, 2016 by carolee

My search for climbers to grow on the potager arches continues.  Right now I’m researching melons that will do well here in central Indiana.  I’ve grown many melons in the past, both cantaloupe and watermelons, banana melons, and even citron, which I … Continue reading →

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