Once the tomato season begins to slow down and the weather cools, you’ll likely try to get all of your remaining fruits to ripen as quickly as you can. While …
Tomatoes are not incredibly high-maintenance plants, but there are a few tasks you shouldn’t miss out on if you want to improve your harvest. One of those tasks is staking. …
Tomatoes have become known as the gateway vegetable to starting home vegetable patches. With their easy-going nature and their distinct taste of summer, it’s no surprise. Unfortunately, as notoriously easy …
Tomato hornworms are an unforgettable tomato pest. They’re big, green, and while somewhat pretty, have a terrifying aura about them. Considered one of the most destructive garden pests, tomato hornworms …
In the world of companion planting, there are two vegetable garden favorites that many consider enemies – potatoes and tomatoes. Unfortunately, they are also two of the most common vegetable …
Summer is the season tomato gardeners look forward to for bountiful harvests of juicy fruits. But there are some essential tasks to compete in spring before harvesting season that affect …
On a regular day, tomatoes have shiny green leaves that indicate a healthy and happy plant. But, as many tomato gardeners know, that is not always the case. Tomato leaves …
Nothing gets you quite hooked on growing your own vegetables like growing tomatoes. These juicy, red fruits are amongst the easiest vegetables to grow and are perfect for newbie gardeners …
Have you struggled with blossom drop or lack of fruit set on your tomato plants, despite trying absolutely everything to resolve the problem? Well, hand-pollinating might just be your answer. …
There are many factors involved in producing the perfect tomato. From fertilizing at the right time to battling pests and diseases, there is a list of things to consider. And, …
There are many debates in the tomato gardening world, from pruning to fertilizing and more. Topping – trimming the central stems of the plant – is another one of those …
Some tomato varieties have purple fruits, adding a wonderful pop of color to salads and sandwiches. Other tomato varieties have leaves with a purple hue to them naturally. However, if …
Most gardeners dipping their toes into the edible growing experience will start out with tomatoes. And it’s not hard to see why. They’re a staple plant in the garden for …
Tomatoes are known as sun-loving plants, needing at least six hours of direct sunlight in order to thrive. Unfortunately, not every gardener has the perfect sunny spot available to grow …
Correctly spaced tomato plants will reward you with healthy, disease-free, delicious tomatoes. Even if you have a small garden, don’t overlook the importance of spacing and planting your tomatoes properly. …
There is an extravaganza of tomato varieties to choose from. To help narrow down your search, we have curated a list providing the best high-yielding tomatoes you can find. Choosing …
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow, if not THE most popular. And yes, I know they’re technically a fruit, but I’m a vehement ‘tomatoes are vegetables’ …
Composting is an important habit that many home gardeners should take up. It enriches your soil and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Keeping a compost heap even lowers your …
Winter is a wonderful time of year. Nothing comes close to seeing the first strings of Christmas lights hanging outside frosted homes and around whitened trees. And nothing is cozier …
If you’ve grown tomatoes for a long time, chances are you’re no stranger to split or cracked tomatoes. But, if you’re a newbie, cracks or splits can be scary. They …
One of the profound joys of homegrown tomatoes is that we can grow a wide variety of tomato types with unique colors, flavors, shapes, and sizes. We are no longer …
No one likes to be outdoors in the scorching sun and blistering heat during summer. While you can shelter inside away from the harsh weather on these hot days, your …
Growing tomatoes is an exciting gateway into vegetable gardening. But, you may face a few hiccups along the way. There are many life hacks out there suggesting cure-alls for your …
Growing tomatoes is fun, addictive and so rewarding. But there are several hurdles you could face when growing tomatoes at home. From diseases to pests to something as simple as …
It may be summer now, but perhaps some of us have had a bonfire recently? Or possibly cooked a delicious barbeque over a wood fire? Maybe you’re even thinking ahead, …