Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on ...

This beginners guide shows how to transplant a tomato plant from one garden bed to another with tips on how this can be done at minimal risk to the tomato plant so it has the best chance to do well in ...

Choosing the right tomato plant makes all the difference. From seedling health to climate and space, a few key factors can ...

The summer is wrapping up and the tomato growing season is coming to a close. The Chicago Tomato Man is back with fresh tips to help you savor every last bite of your homegrown harvest.

Q: How do I care for my tomato plants in the hottest part of the summer? At what point do they start to produce tomatoes again? Tomatoes can continue to thrive in hot summer weather, but they will ...

Any tomatoes currently on the plant as summer winds down are likely to ripen nicely in the next month or so. Current blossoms, however, may lead to good tomatoes, mealy tasteless tomatoes or none at ...

SAUGUS — After much trial and error, Bob Seelley, an avid gardener in town, placed his giant tomato on the certified scale at J. Pace and Son to see if he had finally beaten the record for the biggest ...

As the weather warms and daylight hours lengthen, it is time to turn our attention to the vegetable garden. In my decades as a professional gardener, I've come to know that many common veggies may be ...

If you have ever tried to grow tomatoes, you know they come with a side of advice—some helpful, some downright bizarre. From tossing crushed eggshells into the soil to stripping leaves off the plant, ...