In Part I of this series, I shared my boyhood memory of a family tomato-growing contest that sparked my interest in growing tomatoes. I also shared my favorite varieties of tomatoes, one of which, the ...

"Been doing this myself for 20 years." Gardener shares easy tomato planting trick that helps produce a ton of fruit: 'Makes a huge difference' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Along with “how do I prune my hydrangea,” the “what’s wrong with my tomato” inquiry has got to occupy the top spot in the Universal Garden Question Hall of Fame. Indeed, a quick online search of ...

When I was little, my Dad started a family garden contest: Whose tomato plant would yield the first ripe tomato of the season? The winning family member proudly showed the tomato to Dad and basked in ...

This beginners guide shows how to transplant a tomato plant from one garden bed to another with tips on how this can be done ...

Mid-July is a good time to evaluate tomato plant progress and make adjustments. Prune excess foliage and remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease. Monitor plants for pests and ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — As a master gardener, I thought I had a pretty good grasp on how to prevent diseases from attacking my tomatoes. So I was super annoyed when blight and other issues devastated a ...

Research tomato varieties before planting your seeds since some types are not ideal for tight spaces due to their fast growth rates. Think vertically when supporting tomato plants in small spaces. For ...

Tomatoes are not only my favorite backyard crop — they’re also the most popular among American home gardeners. And it’s no wonder: Have you ever compared a supermarket tomato to a backyard one? The ...

Tomatoes are among the easiest plants to grow. Whether they're planted indoors or outdoors, the fruit can thrive when grown at the right time of year and supported by the appropriate temperature and ...

Tomatoes are by far the most popular crop for most vegetable gardeners in Greater Columbus, and most gardeners keenly anticipate harvesting their first ripe red, yellow or purple beauties of the ...