While you can't totally override mother nature, there are things you can do to encourage quicker tomato growth, ranging from ...

Our master gardener shares their best tips to help beginner gardeners get a successful tomato harvest, including how to prep ...

Tomatoes aren’t really much different than other vegetables in that they want a soil that holds some moisture, but doesn’t get water-logged. The tomatoes, and other vegetables, need nutrients. The ...

Tomatoes plants are one of the most popular choices for home vegetable gardens due to their versatility and flavor. You can grow delicious, ripe fruit by selecting the right varieties, providing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In terms of popularity, it’s no contest: Tomatoes are the rock stars of veggies. More than 35 million gardeners plant tomatoes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ChiccoDodiFC / Getty Images Research tomato varieties before planting your seeds since some types are not ideal for tight spaces ...

Mid-July is a good time to evaluate tomato plant progress and make adjustments. Prune excess foliage and remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease. Monitor plants for pests and ...

Tips to Start Growing Your Own Food Growing your own food can be rewarding, delicious, and surprisingly practical. Whether ...

Niki Jabbour is the author of four best-selling books, including her latest, Growing Under Cover. She is a two-time winner of ...

IT IS FINALLY MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR WHEN WE GET TO TALK ABOUT PLANTING TOMATOES. I KNOW I LOVE MY TOMATOES AND PEPPERS. YES, YES, I’M HERE WITH KERRY AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS, AND WE’RE GOING TO PLANT ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

This Saturday, the Carrboro Farmers' Market will hold one of its big programs - the seventh annual kids' seedling event. Starting at 8:30 a.m., the market will give away farmer-grown tomato seedlings, ...