Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow and for a good reason. Growing tomatoes is fun, whether you’re four or 74, and they taste delicious, too. There’s nothing like seeing the small ...

The tomato might just be the quintessential summer produce. It’s the first thing many new gardeners want to plant, and some growers spend decades trying to perfect it. It’s a staple in cuisines around ...

When I was little, my Dad started a family garden contest: Whose tomato plant would yield the first ripe tomato of the season? The winning family member proudly showed the tomato to Dad and basked in ...

In Part I of this series, I shared my boyhood memory of a family tomato-growing contest that sparked my interest in growing tomatoes. I also shared my favorite varieties of tomatoes, one of which, the ...

When choosing tomato seedlings, check the plant's leaves and stems for any discoloration or infection to reduce future issues. Consider using stakes or cages to keep your plants off the ground and to ...

In this video, I show how I prune and train young tomato plants including several tomato growing tips to prevent disease and get the best crop of tomatoes possible! Self Sufficient Me is based on our ...

Tomatoes are by far the most popular crop for most vegetable gardeners in Greater Columbus, and most gardeners keenly anticipate harvesting their first ripe red, yellow or purple beauties of the ...

This beginners guide shows how to transplant a tomato plant from one garden bed to another with tips on how this can be done ...

Stake your tomatoes right when they're in their final position so they can settle in and spread their root system to grow taller. Choose metal or plastic stakes since they're non-slip and durable ...

Of all the vegetables, tomatoes are certainly one of the most popular, so if you enjoy growing them, this article is for you. Growing vegetables here in central Florida is quite different than how ...

The last two years I’ve tried to grow tomatoes and I’ve failed… miserably. Both years the plants shriveled up and only produced one or two fruits. So this year, I’m enlisting the help of tomato guru, ...

Of all the veggies to come out of a home garden, fresh tomatoes are among the most commonly prized. From big, juicy heirlooms to snackably sweet cherries, homegrown tomatoes come in a range of ...