You don't have to wait for the equinox to pass before partaking in all of your favorite spring activities! Take the milder, warmer-than-normal season as your cue to pull out your best floral dresses ...

Up ahead, a gardening expert explains the benefits of using a melon hammock, where to get one, and tips for using it in your patch. Jo Parker is a gardening expert and founder of JoGrows ...

The Fruit of the Fig Leaf Gourd or Malabar Gourd (Cucurbita ficifolia) Hanging from a Pergola in a Garden in Devon, England, UK Source: Getty Images ...