Ripe red tomatoes on the vine covered with water droplets - Phetchanat Phonchan/Shutterstock While tomato cages have their uses, they aren't the only option for supporting everyone's favorite ...

Caging your tomato plants provides support while improving plant health. A plump beefsteak tomato can weigh up to a pound—that’s a lot of weight for the flexible branches of a tomato plant to support.

AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GREEN WHERE BRANCH HILL FARM IN MILTON MILLS. I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN OF THE UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND SEAN, THE PRIDE OF MOST VEGETABLE GARDENERS IS ...

Research tomato varieties before planting your seeds since some types are not ideal for tight spaces due to their fast growth rates. Think vertically when supporting tomato plants in small spaces. For ...

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 ...

It can be hard to know how to start your backyard garden — how to tend to the fruits, vegetables, herbs and more. Beyond gloves or tools like trowels and shovels, one of the gardening gadgets you’re ...

Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

Tomato plants sometimes fail to flower due to various factors like temperature extremes, insufficient sunlight, or improper watering. Over-pruning, pest infestations, and nutrient imbalances also ...