I Overwintered My Tomato Plants in Zone 9- Here’s What Happened October 24, 2025 In most parts of the country, tomato plants are treated as annuals—when the first frost hits, the season is over. But here in Northern…
Harvesting the Last Tomatoes: Ripening Tips & Green Tomato Recipes September 11, 2025 As October creeps in and daylight dwindles, even the most seasoned gardeners find themselves in a familiar late-season dance: coaxing every last bit of…
Tomato Horns, Noses, and Quirks: Adorable Tomato Mutations August 27, 2025 Ever picked a tomato that looks like it’s growing a little nose or horn? Or found a fruit with a comical bump that seems…
The Benefits of Saving Tomato Seed Vs. Buying Seeds August 8, 2025 Are you looking around your August garden, wondering if you should go through the work of collecting and fermenting seeds from the tomatoes this…
A Tomato That Resists Blossom-End Rot July 18, 2025 Blossom end rot is one of the most frustrating problems tomato growers face—striking just as fruit begins to ripen and leaving behind sunken, leathery…
What Leaf Curl Really Means in Midseason Tomatoes July 10, 2025 It’s midseason, your tomato plants are big and blooming—and suddenly, you notice something weird. The leaves are curling. Some are rolling upward, others are…
A Complete Guide to Tomato Fertilization June 20, 2025 Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow, but they’re also heavy feeders. If you want juicy, flavorful tomatoes and a bountiful…
The Best Tomato Cages for Different Gardens – A Comparison June 4, 2025 Tomatoes are the crown jewel of the summer garden—but without the right support, even the healthiest plants can flop over, break under their own…
Companion Planting for Tomatoes – Science Based Planting Partners May 8, 2025 Companion planting for tomatoes. In this article I will cover the following topics: What is Companion Planting? The Science of Companion Planting: Best Partners…
Oxheart Tomatoes October 12, 2024 Oxheart tomatoes are powerhouses in your tomato garden. Perhaps due to their different shape from other tomatoes, oxhearts are an often overlooked variety by…
