You should start tomatoes indoors five to eight weeks before planting in the ground, which should be after the last frost. Consult your USDA growing zone to find out when your last frost date is, as ...

A tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) can be an attractive addition to any home garden. Both container and ground plants produce interesting green foliage of varying shapes, as well as pretty yellow ...

Tomatoes should be left on the plant right up until they’re ready to eat. Tomatoes are a staple in many summer vegetable gardens, but they don’t always reach their full potential. To ensure you have a ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables for gardeners, being easy to grow in containers or in the ground. Home-grown tomatoes can offer superb flavor and texture since they don’t have to ...

Planting tomatoes at the right time is one of the most important factors when growing a successful crop. Plant tomatoes too soon and these tasty fruits can wither on the vine, but plant them too late ...

My redbud tree seems to be having problems, only half has bloomed this year, the other half is losing bark and has some dead-looking branches. I also see woodpeckers on the damaged parts. What is ...

When you think of picking ripe vine tomatoes from the vine, long, hot summer days may come to mind. But what if you could grow tomatoes year-round? One gardener has figured out how to push the ...

Here's why 'Sart Roloise' deserves a spot in your garden this year.