Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are one of the most rewarding crops to grow, but where you plant them makes all the difference in how successful your harvest is. These sun-loving plants need more than ...

As the weather warms and daylight hours lengthen, it is time to turn our attention to the vegetable garden. In my decades as a professional gardener, I've come to know that many common veggies may be ...

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It's time to get planning the vegetable garden for this year, so Sally Coulthard shares 4 things to consider when designing ...

I am getting a lot of phone calls regarding tomato problems and as I mentioned last week, I am not surprised. Last week I mentioned the diseases. This week the common question is, “why are my tomatoes ...

Cherry tomatoes will reach maturity and be ready to harvest about 50 to 65 days after they've been planted. Larger tomatoes will take slightly longer—about 75 days before they're fully mature. Full, ...

Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

There are many reasons why more and more people have started growing their own food. A few of these reasons include putting yourself in control of the fertilizers and pesticides that are applied to ...

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