What says summer more than a fresh, juicy tomato? Not much. So, it's no surprise that even people without big backyards are growing tomatoes in containers. However, choosing the right container could ...

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 ...

Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

A reader and I recently compared notes about tomato varieties we are growing this season and some we’ve grown in the past. It seems we like some of the same varieties, including Early Girl, an early ...

“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 ...

Tomatoes are tropical plants, but they can still be grown in hot, dry West Texas. Permian Basin Master Gardeners share what ...

Growing tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) indoors may sound easy, but many gardeners find it to be a difficult undertaking because of the different growing conditions and extra maintenance. Soil ...

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 ...

How To Grow Tomatoes From Seed At Home ! Complete Instructions Step By Step Are you ready to embark on a journey of homegrown ...

Tomatoes grow on small plants in areas with direct sunlight. As seeds, they germinate best in warm temperatures. Within 2 months, they fully mature and start producing fruit until the weather becomes ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Tomatoes just taste better when they’ve ripened on the vine, but with the growing season winding down, they might not be able to get the job done by themselves. If you have a ...