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 ...

For most vegetable gardeners, tomatoes are the rock stars of the summer harvest, and late May and early June is the ideal time for planting these warm-season favorites. Whether you grow sun gold ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few experiences can compete with eating a juicy, ripe heirloom tomato still warm from the garden. However, to reach that peak of perfection, ...

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Growing your own tomatoes at home makes a big difference when it comes to flavor. There’s nothing quite like pulling a fresh tomato off the vine when it’s fully ripe, juicy and warmed by the sun.

Spring has presented some obstacles for tomato crops across the central piedmont of North Carolina. Warm temperatures at the beginning of April coaxed many gardeners to set plants out earlier than ...

Along with “how do I prune my hydrangea,” the “what’s wrong with my tomato” inquiry has got to occupy the top spot in the Universal Garden Question Hall of Fame. Indeed, a quick online search of ...

The best fertilizer for tomato plants contains a mix of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or what’s known as NPK. These macronutrients are listed on every fertilizer container, usually in ...