This year we experimented with planting a variety of small melons in containers and the one we’re happiest with is this Golden Midget Watermelon.

Its foliage resembles oak leaves so it’s a lovely addition to the containers by our patios, and the exterior of the melon turns golden-yellow when ripe so there’s no guessing about when to harvest them.

We got the seeds from Seed Savers, one of our favorite places for unusual and old-fashioned herbs, fruits and vegetables.