An Adirondack gardener shares methods for growing spinach, kale and root vegetables through in unheated hoop houses using row ...

After a plant has bloomed and when the flowers begin to fade, it's time for the next phase of the plant's lifecycle—producing seeds. This is often referred to as a plant "going to seed," ensuring its ...

How are your houseplants doing? For those plants that just came inside from spending the summer outdoors, they may still be adapting.

Confused about ultra-processed foods? New tools like the Non-UPF certification aim to simplify labels and help you choose ...

Why are the leaves on my citrus tree turning yellow? 2. I get lots of flowers but almost NO tomatoes. What’s wrong? 3. How can I get my soil tested? 4. There are small insects all over my roses and ...

From the right temperature to when to water, this is everything you need to know about keeping your festive poinsettia blooming long after Christmas.

Now is the time to plan next year’s garden with butterflies and moths in mind. Though less efficient pollinators than bees, ...

Now is the time to plan next year’s garden with butterflies and moths in mind. Though less efficient pollinators than bees, these insects play vital roles in the ecosystem, making ...

Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.

After the first fall frost, a couple of weeks of warm weather are common in many locations. Wait to plant your garlic until ...

Here's a great tomato trick tip to growing more tomatoes by making more plants from one that has snapped off or broken. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...