If you’re looking for an easy way to preserve your tomato harvest, then follow these simple steps on how to can diced tomatoes. It is a fantastic way to capture that fresh summer flavor and use it all year round. Tomatoes are incredibly versatile and are used in multiple recipes. From soups and stews to …

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 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. …

There’s nothing quite like the rich and comforting taste of homemade spaghetti sauce, especially when you make it with fresh tomatoes. Whether you grow your own or find them at the local Farmer’s market you can’t beat the flavor of a tomato that has just come off the vine. Whether you add a slice of …

Did you know that one of the best ways to make sure you have healthy, productive tomato plants is to prune up underneath them? Not only is it an easy task that takes only a few minutes to accomplish – it can make a huge difference in not just the health of your tomatoes – …

Now that your tomato plants are growing in full swing, it’s time to start keeping an eye out for some of the major pests that can quickly ruin your harvest – and one of the worst offenders that you need to be sure to stop are tomato fruitworms!  Tomato fruitworms also go by the names …

If you are looking for a refreshing salad or side dish recipe to beat the summer heat, then you are going to love this Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad recipe. Juicy tomatoes, fresh crisp cucumbers and slices of red onion tossed in an easy to make, cool, tangy dressing. It is one of those dishes that you …

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 the best way to ripen tomatoes is actually off the vine – and not by leaving it on the plant? It’s true! Although those bright red, juicy tomatoes look beautiful growing on your tomato plants, as it turns out, leaving tomatoes on your plants to fully ripen can cause all kinds …

One of the best ways to use fresh picked cherry tomatoes in the middle of summer is by making this Easy Caprese Salad recipe. It is a cool and refreshing salad or side dish that is prepared in minutes. Juicy and flavorful cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and shreds of basil tossed together and then drizzled …