The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most popular most popular fruits or vegetables you can grow from seed in your garden. Since they're used in all kinds of recipes — from pasta sauce to ...

Growing your own tomatoes at home can be very rewarding. You can use the fruits — and, yes, tomatoes are fruits — to make everything from sauce, salsa, soup, salads, and more. Tomatoes are often ...

It’s the first week of June, which is typically the time when I write the “it’s the first week of June, it may be safe to plant those warm-season crops in the vegetable garden” article. I know many of ...

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 ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — As a master gardener, I thought I had a pretty good grasp on how to prevent diseases from attacking my tomatoes. So I was super annoyed when blight and other issues devastated a ...

The tomato might just be the quintessential summer produce. It’s the first thing many new gardeners want to plant, and some growers spend decades trying to perfect it. It’s a staple in cuisines around ...

I have been receiving a lot of tomato questions, so here are some tips to help with growing tomatoes. --First off, prune the bottom foot of foliage; the tops will take off like a shot, and it seems to ...

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 ...

FARGO — It sounds pessimistic, but expecting trouble is the best way to keep tomatoes healthy. If we take no action until we observe rotten fruit and yellow, speckled leaves, the window of prevention ...

If you want to give your tomatoes a fighting chance, there are things you can do to give them a solid head start. Growing disease-resistant tomato varieties, getting enough sun, and regular watering ...