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2012 WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST: AND THE WINNERS ARE…

The results are in! Below are the first place winners in each of our five 2012 Watermelon Carving Contest categories.…

ASK THE EXPERTS: HELP! I LEFT MY WATERMELON IN MY CAR!

KIM ASKS: I left my uncut watermelon in the car overnight accidentally! The temperature yesterday reached 100. Will the watermelon…

SECOND SLICE: HOW TO THROW A “WATERMELON DAY” AT SCHOOL

When I was in school, the biggest thing we had to get excited about was when the teacher wheeled the…

FEATURED ANIMAL EATING A WATERMELON: A HUNGRY, HUNGRY HIPPO

I’m pretty sure there are no hippos reading this blog, so I don’t mind saying this, but hippos are pretty…

ASK THE EXPERTS: HOW DO I STORE A WATERMELON CARVING?

Today’s question is posted in the spirit of our ongoing Watermelon Carving Contest. Check out the kick-off entry for details…

WEEKLY WATERMELON PRIZE: THE WATERMELON KEY CHAIN CHARM

This week’s National Watermelon Month prize is inspired by a watermelon key chain charm I gave away here on the…

RECIPE: WATERMELON MARGARITAS

I’m not usually a mixed drink kind of guy, but in the absence of beer (or the presence of a…

SECOND SLICE: AN INTERVIEW WITH MASTER CARVER HUGH MCMAHON

If you’re looking for an inspirational kick in the butt before you get started on your Watermelon Carving Contest entry…

WEEKLY WATERMELON PRIZE: THE WATERMELON PINATA

I gave away a watermelon piñata last June. By now, I’m sure it’s been smashed to bits by an eight-year-old…

CARVING CONTEST TIP: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB

If you haven’t started on your 2012 Watermelon Carving Contestentry for your shot at the $500 grand prize, don’t worry…