Question: We are ready to plant our tomatoes. What soil preparation do you recommend to be successful? Answer: Tomatoes appear quite happy in our sandy soils if you do nothing but add lots of water ...

Learn how to grow better tomatoes by avoiding common mistakes, choosing the right containers, and watering consistently.

Picking ripe tomatoes straight off the vine is one of my favorite pastimes. Nothing compares to the flavors, whether I pop them straight into my mouth or make them into a yummy salsa or fresh ...

The dozen tips explored here can give gardeners a major leg up when it comes to ensuring their tomato plants thrive, and ...

This time of year I start craving a sloppy bacon and tomato sandwich. There is one condition though; that tomato has to come from my garden. Buying one from the grocery store is just not the same. So ...

The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan shares her tomato tips. Plump, sun-ripened tomatoes are indisputably the crown jewel of home vegetable gardens, and a successful tomato crop means giving them the ...

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From when to plant tomatoes for the best results, to the right soil to use, to how to space out your seeds, we asked gardening experts for all the tips you need to learn how to grow tomatoes ...

I think we finally broke out of the freezing cold weather we were stuck in. Spring is on its way; I can tell by the amount of garden questions floating around. I have had several questions about ...

Timing is everything: get your tomato plants off to a good start with these planting tips.

Tomato plants should be easy to start, since volunteer seedlings are growing under shrubs and other shaded areas. Gardeners can select tomato seeds and start their plants for the fall crop, or let the ...