Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are a classic summer staple and the taste of homegrown tomatoes outshines any store-bought ones. Growing them from seed also opens up the potential to grow a much wider variety of tomatoes ...

Q:Recently I bought an 'Early Girl' tomato transplant. I'm growing it indoors to start; it's almost tripled in size, and the top leaves and stems look healthy. However, I realized a few days ago that ...

Tomatoes are valuable garden plants in that they require relatively little space for large production. Each plant, properly cared for, yields 10 to 15 pounds or more of fruit. Tomatoes are warm-season ...

'Pineapple' tomatos are heirloom beefsteak varieties with origins in Kentucky, known for their unique low-acid, sweet, and tangy flavor akin to a red tomato. These large tomatoes have a ribbed ...

The sooner indoor-started tomato seeds are up and growing, the sooner I’ll sink my teeth into a garden-ripe tomato, right? Not necessarily. Earlier planting leads to better harvests only when ...

This is the gardening question du jour. Tomatoes are pretty much the most popularly grown garden fruit, but that doesn’t make them the easiest to grow. Texas offers up plenty of climate obstacles to ...

A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes. Gardening at home can be a great ...

Companion planting enhances tomato growth by deterring pests and improving conditions. Marigolds repel whiteflies, basil wards off aphids and may enhance flavor, while garlic and onions deter various ...