Vermicompost is a nutrient-rich fertilizer that enhances the health of garden beds and plants. Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break ...

Why do my tomatoes have flat, black bottoms? — Sue, Franksville. Flat, black bottoms on tomatoes is a condition known as “blossom end rot.” It can vary from a small black dot the size of a dime on the ...

Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

Cynthia Sandberg, master tomato grower and proprietor of Love Apple Farms in Santa Cruz, Calif., readily shares her planting recipe for growing tomatoes. The ingredients provide thought-provoking ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...