In terms of popularity, it’s no contest: Tomatoes are the rock stars of veggies. More than 35 million gardeners plant tomatoes each year! Even if you’re new to gardening, it’s easy to make your ...

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 ...

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 ...

While building a sandwich, have you ever thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be nice if I could just pluck my own tomatoes off the vine to slice up and pile on this, Ina Garten-style?" Well, the process ...

Cluster of ripe red cherry tomatoes growing on a lush green tomato plant in a garden. - Razbitnov/Shutterstock Tomato gardening can feel like a guessing game. One day you've got ripe, juicy fruit; the ...

Of all the veggies to come out of a home garden, fresh tomatoes are among the most commonly prized. From big, juicy heirlooms to snackably sweet cherries, homegrown tomatoes come in a range of ...

ON GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD AT NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CASEY TOWNSEND CARRIES SEEDLINGS TO THE VEGETABLE FIELDS. HE TELLS US LEAFY GREENS ARE SOME OF THE BEST EARLY GROWERS.

Spring has presented some obstacles for tomato crops across the central piedmont of North Carolina. Warm temperatures at the beginning of April coaxed many gardeners to set plants out earlier than ...

This fertilizer for your tomato plants is popular among reviewers as it's easy to mix and provides nutrients such as nitrogen ...

This is the time of year when gardeners are counting down the days until they harvest their first ripe red (or yellow or purple) tomato. For most gardeners, the tomato truly is the guest of honor at ...

Tomatoes are the most popular home-grown vegetable — they are delicious, healthy and very useful for meals. But they are not a particularly easy-to-grow crop, and tomatoes can be tricky to produce in ...