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 ...

This beginners guide shows how to transplant a tomato plant from one garden bed to another with tips on how this can be done at minimal risk to the tomato plant so it has the best chance to do well in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you heard a loud screeching hum in the yard yet? Seen any pinky-sized, hard-shelled bugs flying around that look like locusts with bulging, orange-red eyes? Keep your eyes peeled for the ...

Summer is finally here. I know the summer solstice is still two weeks away but anyone who’s stepped out the front door recently can feel it in the air. And summer, while it may mean many things to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We grow them because we love them. Are they easy? Not always, but their delicious ripe rewards confirm why tomatoes continue to be the most popular crop ...

"Sorry to burden you with all the extra tomatoes." Gardener demonstrates tomato-planting hack that works 'too' well: 'They're ...

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 ...