The Genetics of Tomato Color: Why Some Heirlooms Are Purple, Black, Orange and Yellow — and What That Means for Flavor and Nutrition June 24, 2026 Few things are more striking in the summer garden than a basket of heirloom tomatoes in every shade of red, orange, yellow, purple, and…
The Surprise Guests in Your Garden: Volunteer Tomatoes May 10, 2026 Every gardener knows the joy of seeing those first spring seedlings pop up in neat, intentional rows. But sometimes, nature has its own plans….
Root Science 101: Why Establishing Strong Roots in May Sets the Stage for a Plant’s Entire Season May 5, 2026 When we think of healthy tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers in the summer garden, our minds usually jump straight to lush foliage and colorful fruit….
Voyager Tomatoes: Exploring the Fascinating Biology Behind a Truly Unique Fruit April 9, 2026 Last year I grew a new variety of tomato for me: the Voyager Tomato. Also known as Reisetomate or Traveler tomatoes, they are a unique and unusual heirloom…
The Benefits of Heirloom Tomatoes Over Hybrids March 5, 2026 When it comes to growing tomatoes, gardeners are faced with the choice between heirloom varieties and hybrids. While hybrids can have certain advantages, many…
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…
New Tomato Varieties for the 2024 Season June 11, 2024 I’m growing 24 tomato varieties this year, and I wanted to give everyone a quick tour of all of the tomato varieties which are…
