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

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

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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 ...

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.

Should tomato plants be pruned or not? I answer this question about pruning tomatoes and more! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland Australia, about ...

Learn how to effectively tie your tomato plants to round posts or stakes with this step-by-step guide. In this video, we will demonstrate the best techniques to support your plants, ensuring they grow ...

This study, conducted in a controlled environment, showed that Tagetes (marigold) and Crotalaria plants reduced whitefly settlement and egg-laying on tomato plants Tagetes species appear to deter ...

In agriculture, managing plant nutrient uptake amidst environmental stressors, such as nitrogen and water scarcity, remains a key challenge. Rhizosphere bacteria have long been recognized for their ...