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 …
Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse is a great way to enjoy homegrown produce all year round. But whether you’re starting seeds to plant outdoors or growing tomatoes to harvest within the greenhouse, there are a variety of techniques and tips to ensure a successful yield. Although there are a variety of greenhouses that you can …
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, …
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 …
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 …
One of the biggest secrets to growing strong and healthy tomato plants is to support your crop as early – as in right on the very day you plant them! Tomatoes are a crop that can grow fast and furious. Because of that, they can quickly get out of hand before you know it. In …
Did you know that by simply growing a few companion plants and herbs near your tomato plants – that it can have a huge impact on not only their overall health – but also the size, success, and even flavor of the harvest? As wild as it might sound, there are actually several herbs and …
Did you know that one of the best ways to naturally fertilize your tomato plants is by using spent coffee grounds? Not only can the grounds be used to power plants at the time of planting, but they can also be used throughout the entire growing season as well! Coffee grounds are full of the …