Acorn Squash is a seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on October 4, 2025, as part of the Chubby Chipmunk update. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a guide on ...

In this video, I show how to grow organic food in containers or pots. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the ...

In this video, I show you how to grow sweet potato in containers or pots. Growing sweet potato in containers is particularly useful for small spaces such as a balcony garden but can also allow for the ...

Just like growing your own food, saving your own seed is another great way to ensure you are in control of your own food supply — from planting a tiny seed to harvesting your own seeds. Saving seeds ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

This week's gardening column also addresses a reader concerned that caterpillars have feasted on their catalpa tree leaves.

If you want the freshest local ingredients of the season, a farmers' market is the way to go. Not only can you pick up produce at its absolute prime, but you can also chat with the people who grew it ...

Ava and Lucas Johnson started with a few extra tomatoes. Now their farm stand is the talk of Jackson Township.

Known as "risotto squash," it's ideal diced for cooking with rice or blended to enhance the dish, releasing intense aromas and a creamy texture without losing consistency. Traditionally, the pulp was ...

Give your garden a head start by saving easy-to-collect seeds from your autumn favourites. From seasonal squashes to culinary herbs, this is a clever (and free) way to increase your seed supply for ...

Just like growing your own food, saving your own seed is another great way to ensure you are in control of your own food supply -- from planting a tiny ...

That’s exactly what happens at SunWatch Indian Village in Dayton, Ohio – a reconstructed 800-year-old Native American settlement that’s somehow flying under the radar of most Ohioans.