Do you want to continue to make use of your garden as the weather starts to cool down? See what vegetables work well during ...

Currants are cold-hardy, edible berries that are typically grown in the ground. Here's what to consider if you want to grow ...

One gardener shared how they implemented an ancient raised-bed technique, hugelkultur, to take their native garden up another ...

In this video, I give you my 5 top tips on how to grow a ton of collards in just one small round raised garden bed container. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...

When the twilight sun sinks below the tree line on the western horizon in the second half of September, a comfortable nip ...

Fall is on the horizon and can be the ideal time to enjoy planting and cultivating a bounty of seasonal vegetables, herbs and ...

Tomatoes are one of the most common plants in the home garden. Learn how to tell if your tomatoes are done for the season and how to prepare for next year's crop.

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...

KNOXVILLE — The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a ...

Succulent plants are defined as plants that have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, stems or roots. They occur within several different plant families in regions of the world’s growing ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...