It is important to stake a tomato plant to ensure the fruits are undamaged and you get the best harvest possible. No matter what type of tomato you are growing, they will benefit from being supported ...

You don’t need a yard or garden space to enjoy delicious homegrown tomatoes. Tomatoes are not only one of the most popular and delicious summer staples, but they lean on the easier side of growing and ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

Photo Credit: Digital Light Source/UIG via Getty Images. Summer is here and many of us are getting excited for fresh fruits and veggies. A great beginner plant for many, especially for container ...

A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...

They say that tomatoes are nature’s candy, and there’s no easier candy to pop in your mouth than a delicious cherry tomato. The great thing about cherry tomatoes is that you don’t need a lot of space ...

The weather may not agree, but the gardening season is well underway. For answers to your questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

March is when we begin to plant our spring vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, snap beans, squash and cucumbers. These vegetables like warm temperatures and cannot tolerate freezes. Although one or ...

We can plant a wide variety of vegetables in the home garden this time of the year, but tomatoes are the most popular. If you want to grow fresh, flavorful, vine-ripened tomatoes, now through ...