Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

Tomato plants, as well as the fruits themselves, come in many different shapes and sizes. It means that you can grow tomatoes in whatever space you have. With that in mind, this guide looks ...

Q: The tomatoes I grow in pots never do as well as the ones I grow in the garden. Can you offer any tips for better success? A: Next to herbs, growing tomatoes in pots is the most popular choice for ...

Growing in containers is a great way to grow vegetables and other plants during the winter months, or when you’ve run out of room in your home garden. We’ll go over the tomato varieties that grow well ...

What says summer more than a fresh, juicy tomato? Not much. So, it's no surprise that even people without big backyards are growing tomatoes in containers. However, choosing the right container could ...

A patio greenhouse has the opportunity transform your yard and keep your refrigerator stocked from season to season. Not only can greenhouses add character and charm to your outdoor space, but they ...

Keep garden-fresh tomatoes close at hand this season. Grow one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front steps. Any tomato can be grown in a pot, but determinate varieties are smaller and ...

They say that tomatoes are nature’s candy, and there’s no easier candy to pop in your mouth than a delicious cherry tomato. The great thing about cherry tomatoes is that you don’t need a lot of space ...

A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...

The weather may not agree, but the gardening season is well underway. For answers to your questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...