In this video, I show you how to grow sweet potato in containers or pots. Growing sweet potato in containers is particularly ...

Cucumbers are easy to grow in your garden, provided you know exactly where to plant them, and where not to. Here's one spot ...

In this video, I show how to grow organic food in containers or pots. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre ...

While some plants can tolerate proximity to mint, cucumbers are not among them. To maintain a balanced garden, plant mint in containers or a separate bed, away from cucumbers and other vegetables.

This pretty blue flower adds visual interest to your garden and attracts pollinators, but it's also known for its ability to spread far and wide.

The approaching winter does not have to mean the end of your vegetable gardening. With the right location, lighting, and care, you can enjoy some varieties of vegetables all winter long in your home ...

Many flowers are generous seed producers. Marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, and coneflowers are great choices. Let ...

Extreme weather events, from heavy rainfall to heat waves and droughts, are increasingly threatening crop yields globally, so ...

Just like growing your own food, saving your own seed is another great way to ensure you are in control of your own food ...

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.

Indigenous experts shared their traditional ecological knowledge during a recent wild rice camp at the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe ...

Slugs are persistent garden pests, but chemical solutions harm the environment. This guide explores effective natural methods ...