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 …
Did you know that what you plant near your tomatoes can have a huge impact on their health and productivity – and while there are plenty of plants that can benefit tomatoes, there are also a few that you should never grow near tomato plants? Using companion planting in your garden is a great way …
If you are looking for a simple way to keep blight from ruining your tomatoes this year, then the best way to success is by growing blight-resistant varieties. Not only are there many delicious and amazing options available to pick from, but they help to prevent blight from ever becoming a problem! If there is …
One of the best ways to grow healthy, strong tomato plants that produce loads of juicy fruit is to put down a thick, protective coat of mulch around your plants as soon as you plant them. But when mulching, what you mulch with can make a huge difference in just how successful your plants are! …
When it comes to growing tomatoes, one of the best ways to use the power of companion planting to help grow a bigger and better harvest is to plant marigolds right along with or near your tomato plants. Not only can blooming marigolds add a big splash of color to a vegetable garden, their fragrant …
When it comes to diseases that attack tomato plants, it’s hard to find one that can do more short and long term damage to a tomato crop than blight – which is exactly why preventing tomato blight and keeping your plants safe should be a top priority for anyone who loves to grow tomatoes! When …
Did you know that what you do this fall can help your tomato plants be healthier and stronger 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 are one of the …
If there is one thing that brings terror to tomato growers, it’s late-season tomato blight. This fast-acting fungal disease starts from the ground up and quickly takes over tomato plants almost without warning. When the cooler temperatures of late summer and fall arrive, the chances of late-season blight rise drastically. What starts out as a …