The tomato might just be the quintessential summer produce. It’s the first thing many new gardeners want to plant, and some growers spend decades trying to perfect it. It’s a staple in cuisines around ...

If you thought you couldn't grow your own in a small garden or balcony, then think again. Learning how to grow tomatoes vertically is one of the best ways to treat yourself to a bounty of homegrown ...

Learning how to grow cherry tomatoes should be at the top of your to-do list if you have a balcony, tiny garden or just a ...

If you live in a small space or are just a bit of a lazy gardener, grow bags might be the solution for your garden this summer. They’re inexpensive, light-weight, and easy to move around, plus they ...

Summer time means delicious vegetables and it is not too late to plant a few vegetable plants for your own enjoyment. There is nothing that taste better than fresh tomatoes that are vine ripe that you ...

Like many a Seattle-area gardener, when Marcia Dillon first tried growing tomatoes here, she was shocked by how hard it was. “When I first moved here, it was quite humbling,” she says. “Back in Ohio, ...

Since April, readers have been asking why their tomato plants looked so funky. Seriously, people! Tomatoes are heat loving tropical plants. If you haven’t planted tomatoes yet, it’s not too late; they ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...