Growing tomatoes successfully hinges on one of a few critical factors: one of them being location. Where you plant your ...

In Part I of this series, I shared my boyhood memory of a family tomato-growing contest that sparked my interest in growing tomatoes. I also shared my favorite varieties of tomatoes, one of which, the ...

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

Tomatoes are the crown jewel of any garden, prized for their flavor, versatility, and health benefits. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, unlocking the secrets to a bountiful tomato ...

Want bigger, juicier tomato harvests? In this video, we cover the most common tomato planting mistakes and show you how to avoid them for healthier plants and higher yields. From spacing and watering ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are a classic summer staple and the taste of homegrown tomatoes outshines any store-bought ones. Growing them from seed also opens up the potential to grow a much wider variety of tomatoes ...

GARDENER I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS WITH KERRY ENGLE. GOOD MORNING. HEY, IT’S THAT TIME. I KNOW, I KNOW TIME. HE’S GETTING THERE TO PLANT TOMATOES. WE HAVE TO WAIT OUTDOORS UNTIL AFTER THE RISK OF ...

Like many of my fellow gardeners in western Kansas, last year I didn’t get any good, ripe tomatoes until October. Of course, the frost hit, and then they just rotted in my garden beds. A family member ...

“You say to-may-tow, I say to-maw-tow, you say po-tay-tow, I say po-taw-tow.” Aah, you can close your eyes and join Luis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald finishing the lyrics to that catchy Ira Gershwin ...

Tomato gardening has long been a popular hobby for those wanting to stay active, eat healthy and possibly even save money. However, the West Texas environment makes successful gardening of any plant ...

The fourth of week of March is full of spring flowering bulbs, early blooming azaleas and rhododendrons, and more than a few lawn and garden weeds. This is a good time to plant the seeds of cool ...