Once established, tomato plants can continue to grow and ripen fruit throughout the growing season. How long they'll continue to produce mostly depends on the variety, climate, and care they receive ...

A simple watering adjustment can make the difference between damaged tomatoes and a thriving harvest. Learn how to prevent ...

A reader and I recently compared notes about tomato varieties we are growing this season and some we’ve grown in the past. It seems we like some of the same varieties, including Early Girl, an early ...

This is the first year in my garden and I've jumped straight in with growing vegetables. Keen to get it right the first time, I did a lot of research to find beginner-friendly methods that suit my ...

Regardless of type, tomatoes are hungry plants that need well prepared soil, with plenty of compost and manure dug in. Add a balanced organic fertiliser, like blood & bone, which will provide plenty ...

Last week I had the opportunity to talk with Pete Flynn, well-known in the West Chester area for the fabulous vegetables and fruits he sold for over two decades at his market stand, “Pete’s Produce ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Tomatoes just taste better when they’ve ripened on the vine, but with the growing season winding down, they might not be able to get the job done by themselves. If you have a ...

When I was little, my Dad started a family garden contest: Whose tomato plant would yield the first ripe tomato of the season? The winning family member proudly showed the tomato to Dad and basked in ...