This is the first year in my garden and I've jumped straight in with growing vegetables. Keen to get it right the first time, I did a lot of research to find beginner-friendly methods that suit my ...

Among the garden staples, tomato plants are some of the fastest growers. While this can be a beneficial trait, it also means that they need support early on to prevent breakage, disease, and crowding.

A BLT tastes even better when the T is fresh, and you can’t beat the freshness of food straight from a home garden—if you know how to grow tomatoes. Yes, these red, yellow, orange, and sometimes ...

Cherry tomato plants are the first type of tomato to ripen in summer gardens and one of the last that are still producing when frost threatens. The bite-size fruit is easy to enjoy fresh right off the ...

Seek out reputable sources like a local cooperative extension service for tomato growing advice. Standard store-bought tomato cages are often too small for most traditional tomato varieties. When ...

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 ...