If you're growing your own tomatoes this season, it's time to get creative with some smart tomato trellis ideas. While tomato cages are a familiar choice, there's a whole range of alternative ...

Here we are in July, where most of us are staring down the tomatoes in our garden, trying to will them to turn red (or orange, yellow, or purple). This is also a critical time for ensuring the health ...

Is there any better feeling than growing your very own food in your very own backyard? Maybe not. But sometimes we don’t exactly have room for the sprawling vegetable garden of our dreams. Thankfully, ...

This week, NanBop Farm director Andrea Bushre shows us a unique way to trellis your tomatoes and cucumbers. Some plants need a structured support system to promote good air circulation, and Andrea ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Few things can compete with a juicy, flavorful tomato recipe on a hot summer day — especially when you've ...

This is the time of year when gardeners are counting down the days until they harvest their first ripe red (or yellow or purple) tomato. For most gardeners, the tomato truly is the guest of honor at ...

Tomatoes grow on small plants in areas with direct sunlight. As seeds, they germinate best in warm temperatures. Within 2 months, they fully mature and start producing fruit until the weather becomes ...

Summer is finally here. I know the summer solstice is still two weeks away but anyone who’s stepped out the front door recently can feel it in the air. And summer, while it may mean many things to ...