The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds. There are a few rules for growing, harvesting, and post-harvest care of corn as follows: If you ...

If you would like to know how to grow a big harvest of sweet corn watch this video for my five top tips on sweetcorn growing! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...

Container gardening provides city dwellers with limited space an avenue for growing their favorite fruits and vegetables. There are even advantages to this form of small space gardening. In addition ...

Mother Nature looks to provide producers in Iowa an optimal planting window this week, as temps will hit the 80s and rain will hold off until the weekend. But those tides could change with potential ...

You can’t construct a strong building on a weak foundation, and you can’t grow a great corn crop on a weak root system. From freezing temperatures to voracious underground pests and other threats, ...

Storing seeds is another important step in the seed saving process. Seeds should be fully dried and stored in tightly sealed glass containers or paper envelopes. Keep seeds cool and dry, ideally ...

Alainia Hagerty plants tomatoes, and Mr. D. plants sweet corn. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South tomatoes and corn are featured. Tomato expert Alainia Hagerty of Tomato Baby ...