March is when we begin to plant our spring vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, snap beans, squash and cucumbers. These vegetables like warm temperatures and cannot tolerate freezes. Although one or ...

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 ...

Question: We would like to plant tomatoes. Is it best to grow them in the ground or in containers? Answer: Gardeners plant tomatoes both ways and get good harvests. Many with limited spaces and pest ...

These tiny tomatoes are a powerful addition to your backyard harvest. Cherry tomatoes are a garden favorite for a good reason. Their small, snackable size makes them perfect for tossing into salads, ...

Gardener planting seedling of tomato plant in biodegradable peat pot into soil at vegetable garden. - encierro/Shutterstock Among the many tips for growing the best tomatoes in your garden, making ...

Tomatoes grow on small plants in areas with direct sunlight. As seeds, they germinate best in warm temperatures. Within 2 months, they fully mature and start producing fruit until the weather becomes ...

House Digest in-house master gardener Tiffany Selvey explains how this planting technique extends your harvest time and how best to implement it.

A step-by-step guide for those who are growing their first tomatoes this year — and for anyone who needs a refresher course. By Margaret Roach As prime tomato-transplanting time arrives this month up ...

The weather took a wintry turn, but the calendar says it’s spring and that means gardening time has returned. You may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer ...

Experts have praised an unusual natural item for helping tomato plants grow strong, bearing bigger and juicier fruit. Turn your attention to earthworms. Tomatoes are an incredibly versatile and ...