Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow and for a good reason. Growing tomatoes is fun, whether you’re four or 74, and they taste delicious, too. There’s nothing like seeing the small ...

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 ...

You don’t need a yard or garden space to enjoy delicious homegrown tomatoes. Tomatoes are not only one of the most popular and delicious summer staples, but they lean on the easier side of growing and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Research tomato varieties before planting your seeds since some types are not ideal for tight spaces due to their fast growth rates. Think vertically when supporting tomato plants in small spaces. For ...

When I was little, my Dad started a family garden contest: Whose tomato plant would yield the first ripe tomato of the season? The winning family member proudly showed the tomato to Dad and basked 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 ...

The fourth of week of March is full of spring flowering bulbs, early blooming azaleas and rhododendrons, and more than a few lawn and garden weeds. This is a good time to plant the seeds of cool ...

“I want to try growing tomatoes in my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful in doing so.” — Larry Zar, Highwood There are some basic practices to follow that will help ...

ALBANY — As spring approaches, so do the expectations of the many gardeners in the area who are perhaps already dreaming about the delicious taste of tomatoes grown in one’s own backyard. A group of ...