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 ...

Learn how to successfully start vegetable seeds indoors, from choosing the right plants to providing light and heat, for a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Planting at the right time can make the difference in whether or not your tomatoes turn out well. If you love tomatoes, growing them at home can be a rewarding experience. “Growing tomatoes is so much ...

Warmer weather means tomato season! Depending on how much rain the garden gets, your soil might need a few days to dry out before you start planting, said Tomatomania owner Scott Daigre. Tromping ...

If you want to get the most out of your tomato plant, these tips can help maximize your yield. Gardener shares advice on how to grow incredibly successful tomato plants: 'The vines are going wild' ...

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 ...

Container gardening tips for transplanting tomatoes and boosting growth.

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 ...