Nothing tastes better than a fresh tomato from the vine, but a specimen that won't ripen can signal a problem with the plant or its growing conditions. Perhaps a heat wave has halted the ripening ...

There are plenty of ways to use baking soda in your yard and garden, but that simple box sitting in your pantry can actually help make your tomato plants the best they can be. When used correctly, ...

Gardener planting seedling of tomato plant in biodegradable peat pot into soil at vegetable garden. - encierro/Shutterstock Among the many tips for growing the best tomatoes in your garden, making ...

Learning how to grow cherry tomatoes should be at the top of your to-do list if you have a balcony, tiny garden or just a ...

Growing in containers is a great way to grow vegetables and other plants during the winter months, or when you’ve run out of room in your home garden. We’ll go over the tomato varieties that grow well ...

Mid-July is a good time to evaluate tomato plant progress and make adjustments. Prune excess foliage and remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease. Monitor plants for pests and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So, you've decided to plant tomatoes this year! Congratulations. Fresh tomatoes are a true gift of nature ...

Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants could soon grace our dinner plates thanks to Johns Hopkins scientists who have discovered genes that control how large the fruits will grow. The research—led by ...