Looking for some simple, safe, and effective ways to keep your tomato plants pest free all summer long? There’s nothing more frustrating than having your tomato plants get overtaken by pests and insects. One minute the plants are growing healthy and strong – and the next the foliage is riddled with holes and damage. Unfortunately, …
Did you know that one of the easiest and best ways to give your tomato plants the power they need to grow strong and produce a great crop of tomatoes is with compost? Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow in a home garden, but they require a steady supply of nutrients …
One of the best ways to preserve the fresh flavors of the garden is by making tomato juice using tomatoes you grow yourself. But one thing is for sure, not all tomatoes are perfect for the job – which is exactly why knowing what varieties are best can help you make the most delicious juice …
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 …
If you are looking to grow a tomato that is not only deliciously sweet but also incredibly meaty and beautiful, then Big Rainbow Tomatoes need to be in your garden this year! The Big Rainbow tomato is a large beefsteak variety that features golden yellow and orange ribbed skin. Once sliced, you are met with …
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 …
Did you know that the best way to ripen tomatoes is actually off the vine – and not by leaving it on the plant? Especially late in the season, when all kinds of pests and other issues can affect them when they stay on the plant! It’s true! Although those bright red, juicy tomatoes look …
Wondering how you should fertilize your tomato plants once they start producing tomatoes? Or if you should even be fertilizing at all? It happens to many gardeners every summer – they plant their tomatoes, feed them as they grow, and then once the plants start producing fruit, they stop fertilizing altogether. At first, it might …
Looking for a few simple tips to protect your tomato plants and tomatoes from hungry raccoons? When it comes to protecting your tomato plants in the garden, one of the more frustrating problems gardeners face is the damage caused by raccoons. These curious and clever animals might look harmless, but when it comes to tomatoes, …
Now that your tomato plants have been in the ground for several weeks, it is time to turn your focus from caring for young tomato transplants to mid-season tomato plant care. It is an important phase in the growing cycle that focuses on consistent watering, proper fertilization, and pruning to help the plants grow strong …