Are you looking for some simple and effective ways to get rid of whiteflies on your tomato plants – all without using harsh chemicals that can leave you a bit worried about consuming your harvest? Whiteflies are tiny winged flying insects that can bring about huge issues to tomato plants. Both the adults and the …
Now that the tomatoes are starting to ripen in the garden and are readily available at Farmer’s markets and produce stands it is time to share the best salsa recipe for canning. Although there are several salsa recipes out there, this one is by far the most popular. It is a standard, slightly chunky salsa …
When it comes to fertilizing tomatoes in containers or pots, there are a few simple keys to success that can power your plants to a bigger and better harvest than ever! Tomatoes are heavy feeders. It takes a lot of nutrients and resources in order to grow healthy plants that push out ripe, juicy fruit …
One of the most confusing topics for those who love to grow tomatoes centers around the suckers that often grow on their tomato plants – or more importantly, what exactly are they and do you really need to prune them from your plants? Tomato suckers are the side shoots that grow in between the stems …
Did you know that what you use to fertilize your tomatoes can play a huge difference in not only your tomato plant’s growth but also how much they produce all summer long – and that the best way to fertilize your plants is with a liquid fertilizer? Tomato plants are one of the heaviest feeders …
Looking for the easiest and best way to get rid of the aphids on your tomato plants? Aphids are one of the most common causes of damage and destruction to tomato plants. The tiny insects feed on the leaves, stems, and fruit, leaving behind stunted and weak plants in the process. It can be hard enough …
Did you know that one of the best ways to give your tomato plants all-season power and protection is to mulch them with a simple but powerful trio of ingredients that can all but ensure a big harvest? Mulch truly is a wonderful protective blanket for tomato plants. For starters, it helps to keep competing …
Are you looking for a few simple ways to help your struggling young tomato plants this year finally take off and start growing? Between heavy rains, colder than normal temperatures or extreme heat, gardeners often notice a lag in the growth of their tomato plants. Even under ideal growing conditions, sometimes it can seem difficult …
One of the most important things you can do for young tomato transplants is to give them the right amount of water they need. In fact, proper watering can make the difference between healthy, strong tomato plants and those that struggle all season long. Tomato plants are one of the most popular garden crops for …
Did you know that you can use the wood ashes left behind in your fire pit, wood stove, or fireplace to power your tomato plants this year to better growth, better health – and far bigger yields? Wood ashes are a byproduct that are often discarded without much thought. However, those ashes are actually packed …