Pets and wild animals love a healthy tomato garden. Not only is the moist soil a fun place for dogs to dig, the plants themselves provide a source of nutrition for your neighborhood squirrels, rabbits, and birds. If you leave your tomatoes without adequate protection, your … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tomatoes in an Upside Down Garden
For gardeners with limited space, an upside down planter is an inexpensive, space-saving alternative. Instead of growing up out of the soil, the plant bed is raised allowing the plant to grow down through holes in the bottom. Upside down gardens tend to yield more bountiful … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tomato Plants in Containers
Tomato plants are one of the most popular choices for home gardeners. They are easy to grow and require relatively little care since they are such hardy plants. Plus, tomato plants generally produce a good crop of fruit, especially if they have been planted properly. For … [Read more...]
Five Beefsteak Tomatoes You’ll Want to Grow
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of observing life. Beefsteak tomatoes are some of the largest and meatiest tomatoes. They hold together well, are perfect for sandwiches, and are among the best tomatoes for eating raw. These large tomatoes (typically 10 to 16 ounces each) … [Read more...]
Common Tomato Fruit Problems
Tomato gardening is a rewarding activity that can be done on a small scale in containers or a large scale in the garden. Choose the best seed or garden starters, transplant them properly, keep them warm and watered, and control tomato insects and diseases. Your tomato plants will … [Read more...]