One way I determine when a garden column topic has risen to the level of sheer crisis is when I get the same question four times on a single bike ride. You see, after more than 35 years of competitive ...

Tomato plants need to be watered regularly to keep the soil or compost evenly moist. Fluctuating moisture levels can cause problems with the fruit such as blossom end rot or splitting. According to ...

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Reaching to harvest a few tomatoes for dinner, I heard the unmistakable warning rattle of a rattlesnake. Quickly I withdrew my hand and stepped back. It had been a hot day and undoubtedly, the dense ...

The tomato might just be the quintessential summer produce. It’s the first thing many new gardeners want to plant, and some growers spend decades trying to perfect it. It’s a staple in cuisines around ...

The holy grail of home horticulture is learning how to grow the perfect tomato crop just steps from your kitchen counter. It gives you the ability to act on a fleeting inspiration for a fresh caprese ...

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When it comes to weather, this has been a really tough growing season. Growing tomatoes in a container in 90-plus degree weather is not easy. I’ve had to water my pot of tomats twice a day to keep ...

Tomato plants, as well as the fruits themselves, come in many different shapes and sizes. It means that you can grow tomatoes in whatever space you have. With that in mind, this guide looks ...