Wondering how to recycle the old potting soil from your tomato pots and containers and reuse it to power your tomato plants again next year? Growing tomatoes in pots and containers is a great alternative to traditional gardening, especially for those who happen to have limited space. But one thing is for sure, it can …

When your garden is overflowing with ripe tomatoes, peppers, and onions, it’s the perfect time to make a batch of homemade pasta sauce. This recipe allows you to capture the fresh flavors of summer so that you can enjoy them throughout the year. One of the joys of summer is eating ripe tomatoes straight from …

Believe it or not, what you do with your tomato plants after they die can have a huge impact on the health of your garden soil – as well as the tomato plants and other vegetables you grow in the same space in the future.  Some tomato plants die back because of natural causes and …

If you are looking for a way to use some of those fresh picked, ripe tomatoes, turn them into Tomato Basil Soup. It is a great way to use those late season tomatoes when the peak of harvest season is dwindling. This recipe makes enough so that you can enjoy a bowl of the naturally …

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 …

One of the best ways to preserve the tomatoes from your garden or Farmer’s market is to make and can stewed tomatoes. Fresh picked tomatoes, onions, celery and green peppers are cooked low and slow along with a few herbs and spices. This combination creates the perfect ingredient that you can use throughout the year …

Looking for simple ways to keep your tomatoes from cracking and splitting before you even get a chance to harvest them? Have you ever patiently waited until just the perfect time to pick that juicy, red tomato from your plant – only to notice huge cracks and splits on the skin? One thing is for …

If you are looking for a great way to use up all those delicious garden fresh tomatoes before they go bad then keep it simple and make tomato juice. It is easy to do and the juice can be used as a drink or in a variety of recipes! Having a couple of tomatoes on …

Wondering why the leaves on your tomato plants might be shriveling, turning brown, or dying altogether in the summer? This is an issue that many gardeners face and one that often leaves even seasoned ones scratching their heads.  It never fails – You have been babying your tomato plants all spring and early summer and …

If you love the chips and salsa that you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant, you are going to love this homemade Picante Sauce recipe. Smooth style salsa that is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping tacos, burritos, and more! It’s easy to make with fresh ingredients and you can customize it to be as …