Sweet, juicy, homegrown tomatoes are the epitome of backyard gardening produce, and they don’t happen by accident. It takes a combination of diligence, patience, sunshine, and soil fertility to grow ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few experiences can compete with eating a juicy, ripe heirloom tomato still warm from the garden. However, to reach that peak of perfection, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Harvesting a ripe crop of tomatoes is a wonderful gardening experience. From their juicy texture to the tangy smell of the plant, nothing ...

If fertilization helps plants grow, then it can only benefit your tomato plants, right? Not exactly. Overfertilizing is a common mistake that gardeners make, especially with nitrogen. Because ...

Creative gardeners are always looking for ways to boost production. One topic that gets a lot of buzz in garden forums is using coffee grounds to fertilize plants. Coffee grounds can provide benefits ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins ...

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 ...

Wool pellets are readily available in a variety of sizes that would be suitable for backyard gardening, including raised beds and containers. Increased concerns for sustainable gardening practices may ...

Tomato plants are increasingly vulnerable to nitrate-induced stress caused by modern agricultural practices. A new study has identified the gene SlTrxh as a crucial defender against this challenge.