When you are looking to have the earliest ripe tomatoes on your block, early planting is important. On the south shore, ...

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 ...

It’s been a good tomato season this year, and reports are that tomatoes are replacing the venerable zucchini overload when it comes to giving produce away. But as we get into the end of September, and ...

Eight hours or more is best for developing sweet, ripe fruits. You see, the warmth of the sun powers sugar production and ripening. Tomatoes are especially sensitive to this, with noticeable flavor ...

Tomatoes are one of the most versatile foods and very nutritious. If you grow your own, make sure you don't plant them too early in the season.

A man with a tan plaid shirt, holding a bunch of tomatoes that are green and red. - Mint Images/Getty Images Homegrown tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a delicious reward for the relatively small ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Years ago, when my wife and I were living in our first little starter bungalow, we had just enough room by the back steps for one ...

Scott Daigre runs the annual tomato plant sale, Tomatomania. He is advising Harriet Ells with her quest to actually grow tomatoes. Scott's advice is on The Good Food Blog. Evan Kleiman host 'Good Food ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A: Tomatoes are the most popular—and the most frustrating—backyard garden crop. When ...

Tomato plant issues range from pests like deer and raccoons to environmental factors. Over-fertilization and insufficient watering are common cultivation mistakes affecting tomato growth. Extreme heat ...