Tomatoes are among the most commonly grown types of produce in home gardens across the United States. In fact, certain varieties are particularly suitable for beginners making their foray into growing ...

Jun. 7—It's about time for home gardeners to transplant their tomato seedlings to garden beds in Maine. That means it's also time to provide some support for those growing plants. Shortly after you ...

It’s been said, “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Build a better tomato cage, and gardeners will beat a path to your yard.’’ That's the hope of Dave Schemmel, of ...

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Tomato cages can give the plants the greatest chance of survival and the greatest chance at producing a large crop of sweet and delicious tomatoes in your backyard or on your balcony. Here are 10 of ...

The only thing better than a fresh Jersey tomato in the summertime is one you can grow in your own backyard. Right now, Amazon has some juicy deals on square plant cages up to 30% off. So, if you’re ...

Tomatoes are a favorite of beginner gardeners. They’re easily available at garden centers and relatively simple to grow. Plus, who doesn’t love fresh tomatoes? The fast-growing nature of tomatoes also ...

If you're growing your own tomatoes this season, it's time to get creative with some smart tomato trellis ideas. While tomato cages are a familiar choice, there's a whole range of alternative ...

Giving tomato plants a boost up can make a difference in the amount of fruit the plant produces, according to Master Gardeners trained by the Oregon State University Extension Service. And since it’s ...

Larry Moore hopes that your garden is off to a prolific start. In his first phase of gardening tips, he discussed vegetables that can be grown outside in early April.Click here to revisit those tips.