Hand holding tomato on vine with insect damage - cat on route/Shutterstock Tomatoes are a satisfying garden crop, and most gardeners enjoy growing them either in vegetable beds or in containers.

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Whether you start your tomatoes from seed or buy tomato seedlings, as you get ready to plant them, keep in mind proper spacing is essential for successful growing. As a rule of thumb, allow 2 to 3 ...

“I want to try growing tomatoes in my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful in doing so.” — Larry Zar, Highwood There are some basic practices to follow that will help ...

Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes. I can think of no better summer meal than a thick slice of a homegrown Oxheart b ...

Homegrown tomatoes are the jewels of the summer vegetable garden. While they can seem intimidating to grow, there are a few key things that can make (or break) your edible garden harvest. Here are ...

Get inspired with “DIY Tomato Gardening Inspiration | Tour And Tips”! In this video, we take you on a guided tour of a thriving home tomato garden and share practical tips for growing juicy, flavorful ...

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Out in the backyard tomato garden, I keep things simple and apolitical: Tomato tape in one pocket, clean scissors to prune the suckers, a hoe, a few old bamboo sticks to help train the cucumber vines ...

Tomatoes might be the most common form of produce grown in the average home garden, perhaps due to their versatility and because the plants produce fruits even for first-time gardeners who don't know ...