Q: When do you cut back summer tomato plants to get a second crop in the early fall? I need to know this and any special treatment needed, such as fertilizing, to promote new growth. A: The concept ...

A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...

For a simple tomato that you can grow in record time in your garden, look no further than this miniature variety full of ...

Tomatoes are the rock stars of the summer harvest and this is the time of the growing season when many tomato growers are counting down the days until they harvest lots of ripe fruit. This is also the ...

Tomatoes are the most beloved vegetable in the garden patch. They are easy to grow, but it’s difficult to decide which ones to plant. A few basic tomato facts about the growing habits of tomatoes may ...

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 ...

There are lots of reasons why you should consider using grow bags for tomatoes. A fabric grow bag helps promote air pruning, which encourages a healthier root system when compared to plastic pots.

Not sure what to plant in your garden? Tomatoes are a great choice for early summer because they love the heat and sunshine at this time of year. (Plus, it's the perfect excuse to try Ree's ...

Master Gardeners spent last winter and spring growing an array of annual flowers, perennials, herbs and vegetables for their annual plant sale. On opening day, a line of early birds snaked around the ...