The dozen tips explored here can give gardeners a major leg up when it comes to ensuring their tomato plants thrive, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For most vegetable gardeners, tomatoes are the rock stars of the summer harvest, and late May and early June is the ideal time for ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

After numerous dire predictions of a very hot, very dry summer for the PNW, our summer weather so far comes as a pleasant surprise. In fact, it’s been rather typical for midsummer, with the usual cool ...

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

Various heirloom tomatoes on a bench and in a box - Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few experiences can compete with eating a juicy, ...

Gardening season is in full swing and there are lots of questions out there. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

For most vegetable gardeners, tomatoes are the rock stars of the summer harvest, and late May and early June is the ideal time for planting these warm-season favorites. Whether you grow sun gold ...