There are certainly quite a few articles dedicated to the best plants to grow near tomatoes to help with pollination and pest control – but did you know there are four vegetable plants you should never plant near your tomatoes? Growing tomatoes can be incredibly rewarding, but ensuring a healthy and bountiful harvest requires more …
Did you know that you only need 3 simple things to start tomato seeds indoors and grow amazing tomato transplants for your garden or raised beds? And that growing your own plants really is easier than you could ever imagine? There are so many benefits to starting your tomato plants from seeds. From saving money …
If you are looking to grow the perfect tomato in your garden this year to make delicious salsa or pasta sauce – then you need to try your hand at growing Amish Paste tomatoes! Amish Paste tomatoes are a beloved heirloom variety of tomato that are chock full of meaty tomato flavor. Known for their …
One of the most important things you can do after preserving your tomatoes is to store all of your canned tomato jars so they not only stay at their peak of flavor – but so they also stay safe! From tomato soup to diced tomatoes and more, it’s hard to beat all of the amazing …
When it comes to taste, looks, and an incredible ability to produce – the Red Torch tomato plant has it all – which is exactly why you need to consider growing this tomato variety that is becoming more and more popular in backyard gardens all over the country! Among the wide variety of tomatoes available, …
Looking for a few quick ways to recharge and revitalize the soil where you grew your tomatoes this year? Tomato plants are incredibly heavy feeders from the soil. So much so that if at all possible, it’s best to never plant them in the same space for a few years. This not only allows the …
Looking for a few secrets for saving the seeds from your heirloom tomato plants this year? Not only can saving seeds save you money – you are also giving yourself the ability to grow tomato plants that become stronger and better suited to your growing conditions with each passing year! By saving your own seeds, …
Did you know that what you do this fall can help next year’s tomato plants to grow far healthier, stronger and better next year? In fact, how you handle your dying tomato plants and your soil can play a big role in how all the vegetables in your garden grow and thrive next year! Tomatoes …
One of the best ways to get tomato transplants and seedlings off to a fast start is to fertilize them – but as you’ll find out in today’s article – how, when and what you use to fertilize your young plants can make a huge difference in just how healthy and strong your plant will …
One of the best ways to ensure an amazing home-grown crop of tomatoes is to get your tomato plants off to a great start on planting day – and that means avoiding 3 of the biggest and most common tomato planting mistakes gardeners make when they first put their plants in the ground! Tomatoes are …