Canary yellow never looked so good. Summer is melon season and California’s San Joaquin Valley is the Napa Valley of melons. It’s hot and dry — perfect growing conditions for melons. Most melons ...

It’s difficult to miss the eye-catching, canary-colored melon. The cheerful rind sets it apart from other melons: smooth and pale honeydews, rough and beige cantaloupes, highly recognizable ...

Melons bring refreshing, hydrating sweetness any time of year, and there’s far more variety than the classic red slice you may be used to. These fruits come from all over the world and offer flavors ...

Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition. They're part of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes pumpkins and squash, and those that are sweet belong to a ...

The Crenshaw melon (left) and the Canary melon are just two of the many melon varieties that will appear in markets this summer. Photo by Alastair Bland. Under the blazing summer sun, they bulge out ...

Watermelon is a must at every summer soiree, and if you’ve tasted it before, it should be no mystery why. To pick a ripe one at the grocery store or farmers market, look for a watermelon that’s deep ...