Well, I have finally thrown in the towel. I went against the wishes of my dear wife and rather than growing a plot of zinnias to cut and bring in the house all summer, I devoted the measly ten square ...

Tomatoes might be the most common form of produce grown in the average home garden, perhaps due to their versatility and because the plants produce fruits even for first-time gardeners who don't know ...

It can be hard to know how to start your backyard garden — how to tend to the fruits, vegetables, herbs and more. Beyond gloves or tools like trowels and shovels, one of the gardening gadgets you’re ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pests like hornworms are common tomato garden pests that will make quick work of your tomato plants. Some of these pesky bugs may hide out in ...

March is when we begin to plant our spring vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, snap beans, squash and cucumbers. These vegetables like warm temperatures and cannot tolerate freezes. Although one or ...

It’s time to plant tomatoes! Although they may survive cool spring weather, tomato plants do not truly thrive until temperatures are above 70 F during the day and 60 F at night. This year you might ...

Editor's note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on growing tomatoes and focuses on choosing the best seeds and plants. Part 2 on common tomato problems and how to deal with them is planned for ...

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Q: I found a tomato variety that’s doing great in my garden called Heatmaster. I can tell it’s a determinate type because it’s loaded with tomatoes right now, pretty much all at the same time. I’ve ...

Creole tomatoes are not a particular cultivar. When farmers in Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes called their tomatoes Creole, it meant they were grown in the rich alluvial soil of the area and ...