Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

Juicy slicers for BLT sandwiches, cherry types for salads and snacking, Romas for homemade sauce—the tomato possibilities are endless, but the amount of space in your garden and on your countertop is ...

Tomato plants wilt for many reasons—like lack of water or insects—so quick diagnosis is key to saving your garden. Most causes like fungal wilt, viruses, and black walnut toxicity have no cure, so ...

“I want to try growing tomatoes in my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful in doing so.” — Larry Zar, Highwood There are some basic practices to follow that will help ...

Planting tomatoes at the right time is one of the most important factors when growing a successful crop. Plant tomatoes too soon and these tasty fruits can wither on the vine, but plant them too late ...

Tomatoes are among the easiest plants to grow. Whether they're planted indoors or outdoors, the fruit can thrive when grown at the right time of year and supported by the appropriate temperature and ...

Properly spaced tomatoes are not only healthier, but they produce a much larger harvest than those that are overcrowded, as well as those that are spread too widely! Spacing your tomato plants ...

Along with “how do I prune my hydrangea,” the “what’s wrong with my tomato” inquiry has got to occupy the top spot in the Universal Garden Question Hall of Fame. Indeed, a quick online search of ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to properly feed hummingbirds, how to properly care for tomato plants, and more. Got any questions ...

Creative gardeners are always looking for ways to boost production. One topic that gets a lot of buzz in garden forums is using coffee grounds to fertilize plants. Coffee grounds can provide benefits ...