Learn how to grow better tomatoes by avoiding common mistakes, choosing the right containers, and watering consistently.

Every gardener has likely had a fail of some sort when growing tomatoes. These abundant growing vegetables (or fruit?) produce at such rapid speeds that planting them too close together is asking for ...

Tomatoes don’t need to cost a small fortune to grow. Garden catalogs may tempt gardeners with glossy photos, pricey seedlings ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to plant in home gardens but there are a few steps that can help ensure you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beautiful, ripe tomatoes growing off of a vine. - HiTecherZ/Shutterstock Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are certainly one of the ...

A few years ago, Mark Williams, an OSU Master Gardener Volunteer, presented information on heirloom tomatoes for fellow ...

Indoor growing begins four to six weeks before the last frost, and direct sowing occurs one to two weeks after the frost ends ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

Tomatoes are the stars of summer gardens and farms. Large, juicy heirlooms bring an irreplaceable flavor to BLTs, cherry varieties pop with a tangy sweetness, and paste types bring a solid texture ...

*Growing tomatoes at home sounds simple enough — until the harvest comes up short. One of the most overlooked factors in tomato success is where the plants are placed. Choosing the wrong location can ...