Muskmelon (often referred to as cantaloupe) and honeydew are favorite melons in home gardens because they're the sweetest and most flavorful when handpicked at the peak of ripeness. They also love the ...

An outbreak of salmonella food poisoning has led to 141 illnesses and two deaths in 20 states across the U.S., NBC News reported. Federal and state health officials are warning consumers not to eat ...

Nothing says summer like a fresh, sweet, juicy slice of melon. Whether it’s cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon, it’s a hit at any meal. Melons belong to the cucurbit, or gourd, family, along with ...