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 ...

There are fun ways to expand your planting space, grow a living screen or add vertical interest to your garden beds. Train vines up a decorative support, onto a fence, or allow them to climb a trellis ...

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 ...

Kansas State University horticulture instructor Cynthia Domenghini says home gardeners can expand garden space by taking it to the next level…literally. Domenghini said many crops can be grown ...

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 ...

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 ...