Autumn sees our gardens slowly winding down for winter, but it's still a great time to get pruning – and, as the weather gets colder, you might wonder which plants actually still benefit from a good ...

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 ...

Cooler nights are closing in, and the window to shape healthy growth is shrinking. A few careful cuts now will pay off. September hands gardeners a short, decisive spell to guide plants through winter ...

I have some native plants I purchased that are still in their pots. Is it too late to plant these I the ground? What can I do to save them? November is a bit late, although it might be possible in ...

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 ...

As the year winds down, stepping into the garden can seem increasingly uninviting. However, there remain numerous tasks to tackle - from collecting fallen leaves to cutting back weary perennials, ...

10:22, Fri, Nov 7, 2025 Updated: 10:23, Fri, Nov 7, 2025 As the year winds down, the prospect of tending to the garden can seem increasingly daunting. However, there are still numerous tasks to be ...

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