“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 by far the most popular crop for most vegetable gardeners in Greater Columbus, and most gardeners keenly anticipate harvesting their first ripe red, yellow or purple beauties of the ...

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 ...

Ryan Pankau shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander seed saving tips to save seeds for next year Learn how to save seeds from ...

Slicing into the first tomato of the season is a much anticipated moment for gardeners. Tomatoes are among the most popular fruit or vegetable plants grown in home gardens. Much of that popularity may ...

Of all the vegetables, tomatoes are certainly one of the most popular, so if you enjoy growing them, this article is for you. Growing vegetables here in central Florida is quite different than how ...

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 ...

Tomato cages are clunky and often aren't large enough to support plants. This clever alternative is easy to create and can be ...

Tomatoes are the rock stars of the summer harvest and this is the time of the growing season when many tomato growers are counting down the days until they harvest lots of ripe fruit. This is also 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 ...

Tomatoes are not only my favorite backyard crop, they’re also the most popular among American home gardeners. And it’s no wonder: Have you ever compared a supermarket tomato to a backyard one? The ...