Cantaloupes can be identified by the characteristic system of ridges that encompass the outside of the rind and look almost as if the fruit is covered in a net. Look for cantaloupes with prominent, cream-colored ridges and select those that are free of bruising.
Several species of honeysuckle found in NY are characterized as invasive, including: Morrowâs honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii), Tatarian honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica), Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii), and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) .
Purchase a young plant from the nursery or garden centre. Honeysuckle can be grown from seed but is easier to grow from half-hardened cuttings or by layers if you are growing it from an existing plant. In terms of the suitability of the species to your region, check the label because some species can cope with frost, while others can't and some are hardier than others.