Growing certain plants in close proximity is one of the most effective ways to get the most out of your vegetable garden. Companion planting has several benefits — it helps reduce pests, encourages ...

I'm determined to grow excellent slicer tomatoes this winter, and I'm going to use my hydroponic garden to do it. Even if it’s just to sprinkle fresh dill on top of your potatoes or chop fresh parsley ...

Imagine harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes all season long without the constant replanting and maintenance! As a passionate ...

What says summer more than a fresh, juicy tomato? Not much. So, it's no surprise that even people without big backyards are growing tomatoes in containers. However, choosing the right container could ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables for gardeners, being easy to grow in containers or in the ground. Home-grown tomatoes can offer superb flavor and texture since they don’t have to ...

WITH FRAGRANT FOLIAGE and ripening orbs of juicy fruit, peak tomato season sings of summer. But a successful harvest depends on navigating weeks of characteristically cool spring weather. I reached ...

When you think of growing edible items indoors, visions of basil, rosemary, cilantro, and other leafy herbs may come to mind. But tomatoes? Yes! An indoor tomato crop is indeed possible using ...

Gardeners wish they knew they could pick tomatoes earlier in the growing cycle so they lose fewer tomatoes to rotting. Eggshells can increase calcium in garden soil, preventing tomatoes from suffering ...

Summer is great for a lot of reasons, but one of my personal favorites is the garden season. Since I started gardening a few years ago, I love having fresh, homegrown herbs and vegetables to use with ...