Before you buy any tomato plants or seeds, you should decide whether you want to grow determinate or indeterminate tomatoes.

In this video, I show how I prune and train young tomato plants including several tomato growing tips to prevent disease and get the best crop of tomatoes possible! Self Sufficient Me is based on our ...

It can be useful to evaluate how your vegetable gardening efforts fared this past season and make notes for next year.

In the garden this week: Fruit. Cut off all vertical shoots or water sprouts on your citrus and avocado trees. If you see suckers growing from the base of the trunk, remove them as well. You can also ...

There's a chill in the air and the days are shortening, but October is one of those months when the soil is still warm enough for planting, even though tidying up may consume much of your time. You ...

Is it safe to prune unruly shrubs in fall? Follow these tips for when and how you can prune to keep shrubs in top shape and ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

October is the month of first frosts, falling leaves and dazzling colours. But it's also a great time to prune popular garden plants to ensure your outdoor space thrives throughout the seasonal ...