Sweet, juicy, homegrown tomatoes are the epitome of backyard gardening produce, and they don’t happen by accident. It takes a combination of diligence, patience, sunshine, and soil fertility to grow ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few experiences can compete with eating a juicy, ripe heirloom tomato still warm from the garden. However, to reach that peak of perfection, ...

If fertilization helps plants grow, then it can only benefit your tomato plants, right? Not exactly. Overfertilizing is a common mistake that gardeners make, especially with nitrogen. Because ...

The next time you crack an egg in the kitchen, save the shell. Eggshells contain important nutrients that can enrich your compost pile or feed plants, including tomatoes. Using eggshells on tomatoes ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tomatoes, amaryllis, poinsettias, palms, vegetables and ...

A set of grow lights can substitute for the sun, essential for growing indoor tomatoes. During winter, the sunlight indoors ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins ...

July is the month in Sonoma and Napa counties when gardeners typically start to experience water challenges. – Check to make sure all irrigation systems are working, and drip lines have not been ...

Tomato plants are increasingly vulnerable to nitrate-induced stress caused by modern agricultural practices. A new study has identified the gene SlTrxh as a crucial defender against this challenge.