Are you dealing with curling or deformed tomato leaves but have no idea what might be causing the issue? One thing is for certain, strong, healthy tomato plants lead to big harvests and delicious, ripe tomatoes. But unfortunately, whether it’s an excessive heatwave, an overabundance of rain, or invading pests or disease, tomato plants …
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to find tomato hornworms on your tomato and pepper plants is with a simple blacklight flashlight? And can it ever help to keep your plants safe from the damage they bring! Tomato hornworms are strange looking caterpillars that can measure up to 4 inches in length. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Looking for the best way to use egg shells this year to help protect and power your tomato plants? Every gardener has heard the statement at one time or another that egg shells are great for your tomato plants. And that statement is indeed very true. In fact, eggshells can be quite the valuable resource …
Although all kinds of different plants from your garden can be chopped up and added to your compost pile, tomatoes are definitely not one of them – in fact, you should never compost tomato plants or any part of the plants in your home pile! Tomato plants are prone to a long list of diseases …
Looking for ways to stop nematodes from damaging your tomatoes this year – and keep them from ruining future crops as well? Most people are familiar with common tomato pests like aphids, tomato hornworms, whiteflies, and even tomato fruitworms. But there is also a hidden parasitic pest that can lurk beneath the soil’s surface and …