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 ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky when it comes to light, water, and humidity, but when their needs ...

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...

Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...

Prune juice is an effective natural remedy for constipation because it is high in due to its high fiber, sorbitol, and polyphenols. Fiber adds bulk to stools; sorbitol softens stools by drawing water ...

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EUCLID, Ohio -- The City of Euclid has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Cuyahoga County Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Program to support ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance the community’s urban ...

Growing squash? Then you're likely familiar with how spread out the plant becomes as it grows. Squash plants are known for their sprawling growth, which may lead you to ask yourself when is the right ...

Being on the road quite a bit, I always notice the crops while I travel. Hey, I was raised on a farm, so I can’t help it. What I notice the most, especially this time of year, are the tobacco fields, ...