Choosing the right tomato plant makes all the difference. From seedling health to climate and space, a few key factors can ...

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

Slicing into the first tomato of the season is a much anticipated moment for gardeners. Tomatoes are among the most popular fruit or vegetable plants grown in home gardens. Much of that popularity may ...

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 ...

Growing your own tomatoes at home can be very rewarding. You can use the fruits — and, yes, tomatoes are fruits — to make everything from sauce, salsa, soup, salads, and more. Tomatoes are often ...

Vegetable gardening can benefit your physical and mental health by helping you stay active, giving you a sense of accomplishment, and rewarding you with nutrient-dense food. Growing tomatoes is also a ...

This is the time of year most gardeners are planting their warm-season vegetable crops if they haven’t already. So let’s talk about one crop that is likely in every vegetable garden: tomatoes. I ...

There is nothing quite like biting into a sun-ripened strawberry grown in your own yard. Beyond the unbeatable flavor and satisfaction, homegrown produce is often more nutritious than store-bought, ...

The beginning of August is tomato time for many local gardeners — but only if you planted varieties that do well in our climate. The most dependable tomatoes to ripen by August are the small or patio ...