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 ...

If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large ...

If you're struggling to get the bitterness out of your collard greens, you should try following these expert-approved cooking ...

Companion planting can be hugely beneficial for some species, but there are plants that don't get along and can have ...

It has been said that the best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. But for those of us who missed that deadline, we can ...

Peaches are a classic summer treat, offering sweet and juicy bites from the first taste to the pit. To enjoy these delicious fruits all season long, consider saving the pit to grow your own peach tree ...

If you're looking for an easy-going, low-maintenance fruit tree for your yard, a pear tree (Pyrus sp.) is a great possibility. Botanically speaking, all pear trees are part of the Pyrus genus within ...

If you enjoy decadent foliage, delicate flowers, and a bountiful harvest, then a key lime tree is a great choice. These plants will thrive outdoors in a consistently warm environment, but they can ...

If you've been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time.

Virginia’s Department of Forestry strives to see many more native trees planted in the Commonwealth. For the second year in a row, they are willing to give money away to make that happen. DOF has $800 ...

Sprinkle a little nitrogen-containing fertilizer (any commercial granular fertilizer, cotton seed meal or blood meal) over ...