The dozen tips explored here can give gardeners a major leg up when it comes to ensuring their tomato plants thrive, and ...

Tree tomatoes are a large fruit that taste like a sweet, pungent, tomato. But growing them at home is much different than ...

Every March, millions of gardeners stare at their tomato seedlings, watch a stretch of warm days roll in, and make the same impulsive decision: these are going in the ground today. And every year, ...

Learn how to grow better tomatoes by avoiding common mistakes, choosing the right containers, and watering consistently.

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 ...

Indoor growing begins four to six weeks before the last frost, and direct sowing occurs one to two weeks after the frost ends ...

Tomatoes are the stars of summer gardens and farms. Large, juicy heirlooms bring an irreplaceable flavor to BLTs, cherry varieties pop with a tangy sweetness, and paste types bring a solid texture ...

Large plants such as cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes require trellis support in the back of your garden, while smaller vegetables like peppers, lettuce, and broccoli can grow in front. Include herbs ...

Which species are tomatoes' foes and which are their friends?

A few years ago, Mark Williams, an OSU Master Gardener Volunteer, presented information on heirloom tomatoes for fellow ...

*Growing tomatoes at home sounds simple enough — until the harvest comes up short. One of the most overlooked factors in tomato success is where the plants are placed. Choosing the wrong location can ...

Most people have a garden story that ends the same way: the slugs won, or the heat hit early, or the soil just never seemed ...