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 …

Looking for the best ways to keep your tomato plants producing a big crop of juicy tomatoes all summer long?  Tomatoes are by far one of the most popular plants to grow. Whether you grow multiple varieties in a traditional garden setting or just a few plants on your back patio, they are extremely rewarding …

Looking for a few simple and easy ways to keep tomato hornworms off of your tomato plants this summer? If you’ve ever grown tomatoes in your garden, then it’s likely that you have also experienced these massive, creepy crawly pests. Not only do tomato hornworms look like something straight out of a horror movie, they …

If you happen to be looking for an easy, mild flavored salsa recipe that includes detailed instructions for canning, then you’ve come to the right place! Delicious homemade salsa that you can use as a dip with tortilla chips, or to use as a topping for tacos, nachos & more! Although if you prefer salsa …

One of the most important tasks gardeners can do to keep their tomato plants strong, healthy and productive is to prune them not once, but multiple times throughout the growing season. There are a whole slew of reasons why pruning is vital. Not only does it significantly reduce the risk of disease and pests, but …

If you are looking for a simple way to increase your tomato plants’ yields, you need to try out hand pollinating your tomatoes. This simple task can make a huge difference between plants putting out just a few fruits here and there – or one with loads of fresh, juicy tomatoes all season long!  Similarly …

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homemade pizza, especially when you use pizza sauce that is made with fresh tomatoes. While store-bought sauce options are convenient, they often lack the flavor and freshness that comes from a sauce made from summer’s ripe tomatoes. Whether you have a garden or just picked up some …