When to plant tomatoes is a common question when starting a garden.  It can be a question that has a couple of different answers. Weather varies so much across the United States so it always depends on where you live. Of course, one of the …

Not only do tomatoes taste amazing, but the joy of growing them is also very rewarding. But before you can pat yourself on the back for having a healthy tomato crop you have to know where to plant a tomato garden and then prepare the …

You may have heard the term companion plants or companion planting but what exactly does that mean and what are companion plants for tomatoes in your vegetable garden? What about plants to avoid planting near tomatoes? We have the answers to all of your “how …

Rotten tomatoes are gross. They’re squishy, wet, nasty looking and sometimes stinky. But believe it or not there are still some things you can do with rotten tomatoes.  Can I compost rotten tomatoes? Yes! The fruit that is. (Well, is a tomato a fruit or …

Tomatoes are one of the favorite garden crops; grown by countless people all around the world. People starting out will probably buy a packet of tomato seeds from the local supermarket or garden center. Those people who routinely grow tomatoes though are more likely to …

The best tomatoes grow in the best garden soil. This popular fruit (yes, it is a member of the fruit family) is a staple in any home garden. Tomatoes will grow in most soil conditions provided they have full sun and adequate water. SOIL ADDITIVES …

There is nothing more disheartening to wake up one morning and find your tomato harvest ravaged by birds. The ripening tomatoes easily catch the eye of birds and appear easy pickings. Most gardeners will have to contend with this problem sooner or later or else …

The tastiest tomatoes of all aren’t found in the grocery store. The Brandywine and the Cherokee Purple, the Mortgage Lifter and the Ananas Noir, the Principe Borghese and the Tiffen Mennonite, all the wonderful heirloom varieties and the new hybrids are only found in a …

If you are just getting into tomato gardening, you may not know that there are a couple of different kinds of tomato plants available. Don’t worry though, we are here to help you pick the perfect tomato plants for your garden. While there are thousands …