I may have mentioned it before, but one of the drawbacks of being a watermelon lover in the Northeast is the distinct lack of watermelon festivals in my neck of the woods. Seriously, if you look at the 2015 festival calendar below, they’re pretty much all in the South! I understand why, of … [Read more...]
CAN A WATERMELON BE USED TO CHARGE A CELLPHONE?
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the fact that an everyday, ordinary potato could generate an electrical charge. It wasn’t much of a charge, but it was still a charge. Turns out, the spud isn’t the only item in the produce aisle that’s capable of delivering a little power. Watermelons can also … [Read more...]
GROWING THE WORLD’S LARGEST WATERMELON (PART ONE): PLANTING THE SEEDS
Christopher Kent knows a thing or two about growing giant watermelons. Mainly because the 350-pound Carolina Cross he grew in 2013 is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest watermelon (that’s Chris with it on the right). Chris grows giant watermelon every … [Read more...]
SECOND SCOOP: WHAT’S THE PLURAL FORM OF “WATERMELON”?
I recently engaged in a spirited debate with my proofreader (that’s my wife) about this very question. Thankfully, it’s a topic I’d written about previously here on the watermelon blog, so I’m posting it again. Hopefully, it comes in handy for anyone who might also be locked in a debate on this … [Read more...]
ASK THE EXPERTS: SHOULD I BUY WATERMELON OR GROW MY OWN?
JASON K. ASKS: Watermelon isn’t THAT expensive, but watermelon seeds are pretty cheap. I eat a lot of watermelon, so I was wondering: should I buy watermelon in the store, or should I try to save a few bucks by growing my own? You’re right about watermelon not being all that expensive, Jason. In … [Read more...]
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE 2015 NATIONAL WATERMELON QUEEN
In February, the National Watermelon Association convened for its annual convention in La Quinta, California. The five-day agenda included many important topics, but among the most important was the selection and crowning of the 2015 National Watermelon Queen. Seven contestants competed for the … [Read more...]
10 Facts I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know About Earth Day
The other day while I was at the farmer’s market, I came upon a small fruit stand. Lined with canning jars full of jams and jellies, the stand was heaping with delicious-smelling, fresh produce. Just behind the oranges, I saw two bright, friendly eyes staring back at me with a smile. The man belted … [Read more...]
ROYAL TRAINING: A RECAP OF THE ANNUAL WATERMELON QUEEN TRAINING WEEKEND
The 2015 National Watermelon Queen, Emily Brown of Vincennes, Indiana, was crowned earlier this year at the National Watermelon Association’s annual convention (look for an interview with Emily in an upcoming blog entry). The national queen stays very busy throughout the year, but did you know that … [Read more...]
MARCH PRIZE: WHICH OF THESE TWO PRIZE OPTIONS WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Maybe it’s the view outside my window (a front lawn covered in grass and NOT snow) or the anticipation of warmer, sunnier weather to come, but I’m feeling extra generous this month. That’s why I’ve decided to make this month’s prize your choice between TWO different watermelon-related options. As … [Read more...]
THE EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL HAS FLOWERS…AND WATERMELON!
Each March, I get excited when I see one or two tulips poking out of the ground in my front yard. Now multiply that excitement by 30 million, and that’s the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival(which features 30 million blooming flowers). The annual festival is held each year at … [Read more...]
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