Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow and for a good reason. Growing tomatoes is fun, whether you’re four or 74, and they taste delicious, too. There’s nothing like seeing the small ...

Along with “how do I prune my hydrangea,” the “what’s wrong with my tomato” inquiry has got to occupy the top spot in the Universal Garden Question Hall of Fame. Indeed, a quick online search of ...

This beginners guide shows how to transplant a tomato plant from one garden bed to another with tips on how this can be done at minimal risk to the tomato plant so it has the best chance to do well in ...

July is the month in Sonoma and Napa counties when gardeners typically start to experience water challenges. – Check to make sure all irrigation systems are working, and drip lines have not been ...

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 ...

When I was little, my Dad started a family garden contest: Whose tomato plant would yield the first ripe tomato of the season? The winning family member proudly showed the tomato to Dad and basked in ...

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 ...

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Also, it is best to harvest and handle plants after the sun has been out long enough to dry the leaves. These practices minimize the chance of passing pathogens such as late blight from one plant to ...

Tomatoes are not only my favorite backyard crop — they’re also the most popular among American home gardeners. And it’s no wonder: Have you ever compared a supermarket tomato to a backyard one? The ...

Have you heard a loud screeching hum in the yard yet? Seen any pinky-sized, hard-shelled bugs flying around that look like locusts with bulging, orange-red eyes? Keep your eyes peeled for the ...