Tomato season is upon us, and green-fingered Brits are eager for tips to boost their homegrown crop. Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh has shared a nifty trick for cultivating plump and tasty tomatoes, ...

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 ...

The season for tomatoes is peaking and TV's cherished gardener Alan Titchmarsh has shared a nifty tip to maximise the yield of your homegrown varieties. The renowned British gardener endorses one ...

Budding gardeners looking to grow their own vegetables often opt for tomatoes as their first experience growing produce. Because they grow quickly, you can grow tomatoes from seed to harvest in less ...

“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 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 ...

Growing in containers is a great way to grow vegetables and other plants during the winter months, or when you’ve run out of room in your home garden. We’ll go over the tomato varieties that grow well ...

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 ...

While building a sandwich, have you ever thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be nice if I could just pluck my own tomatoes off the vine to slice up and pile on this, Ina Garten-style?" Well, the process ...

Special to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK Always nice to hear from people with questions. Here are a few I received this week. My husband planted a new garden this year. The ...