In terms of popularity, it’s no contest: Tomatoes are the rock stars of veggies. More than 35 million gardeners plant tomatoes each year! Even if you’re new to gardening, it’s easy to make your ...

In Part I of this series, I shared my boyhood memory of a family tomato-growing contest that sparked my interest in growing tomatoes. I also shared my favorite varieties of tomatoes, one of which, the ...

Question: I love homegrown tomatoes and I want to grow as many as possible all summer long. How do I make that happen? Answer: Tomato starts have been available in stores and farmers markets since ...

When it comes to growing tomatoes, you don't need to have a ton of ample garden space to have healthy and happy plants. From staking the plants (helping them grow upward) to growing tomatoes in small ...

Is there anything more delicious than a home-grown, red-ripe tomato? Tomatoes are a must-have crop for most vegetable gardeners. Here are some tips for growing terrific tomatoes: • Sunlight. Tomatoes ...

Of all the veggies to come out of a home garden, fresh tomatoes are among the most commonly prized. From big, juicy heirlooms to snackably sweet cherries, homegrown tomatoes come in a range of ...

SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris says you don't have to have a lot of space to grow tasty tomatoes — you can do it in a pot. But, there are some extra ingredients you need to add while ...

Stake your tomatoes right when they're in their final position so they can settle in and spread their root system to grow taller. Choose metal or plastic stakes since they're non-slip and durable ...

ON GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD AT NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CASEY TOWNSEND CARRIES SEEDLINGS TO THE VEGETABLE FIELDS. HE TELLS US LEAFY GREENS ARE SOME OF THE BEST EARLY GROWERS.

Tomatoes are a staple in many vegetable gardens, but they often require quite a bit of space to grow. So for those with limited square footage, it can often be difficult to know which variety to plant ...