Gardeners on TikTok shouted out that marigolds also make good companions for tomatoes as their smell deters pests. A ...

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 ...

Mid-July is a good time to evaluate tomato plant progress and make adjustments. Prune excess foliage and remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease. Monitor plants for pests and ...

Pennsylvania’s No. 1 home-garden vegetable crop‚ tomatoes, should be hitting peak form this week and churning out trusses full of juicy, ripe fruits. However, this long-time summer pleasure is being ...

“You say to-may-tow, I say to-maw-tow, you say po-tay-tow, I say po-taw-tow.” Aah, you can close your eyes and join Luis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald finishing the lyrics to that catchy Ira Gershwin ...

It’s been a good tomato season this year, and reports are that tomatoes are replacing the venerable zucchini overload when it comes to giving produce away. But as we get into the end of September, and ...

Keen gardeners are often in pursuit of the perfect, tasty homegrown tomatoes, which offer a superior flavor compared to the bland ones found in supermarkets. To ensure tomatoes reach their full ...

My tomato plants have produced dozens of flowers, but very few fruits have set. I have even shaken the flowers to make sure they were pollinated. Can you tell me what is wrong? Your shaking of the ...