Conventional gardening wisdom says you should pinch off the suckers that grow between the main tomato stem and the leaves of indeterminate (vining) tomato plants to encourage bigger fruit and more ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

A classic A-frame wooden trellis is a simple and attractive way to support vining vegetables. To give small tendrils ...

Is there any better feeling than growing your very own food in your very own backyard? Maybe not. But sometimes we don’t exactly have room for the sprawling vegetable garden of our dreams. Thankfully, ...

Indoor growing begins four to six weeks before the last frost, and direct sowing occurs one to two weeks after the frost ends ...

This week, NanBop Farm director Andrea Bushre shows us a unique way to trellis your tomatoes and cucumbers. Some plants need a structured support system to promote good air circulation, and Andrea ...

If you’ve never grown tomatoes but plan to this year, you’re in for a treat. Not only are they easy to grow, even from seed, but they will taste better than any store-bought variety just because ...

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 ...