How to Save Tomato Seeds
I want to know how to save tomato seeds. I seem to recall that I should let the seeds stew in their juices to get rid of disease problems later on and then let them dry out on a coffee holder. Can you...
View ArticleNine Common Tomato Problems
I am serious when it comes to my tomato patch. I know I’m not alone in that sentiment. I’ve learned that maximizing soil quality and paying attention to my tomatoes daily will yield the best crop. I’ve...
View ArticleRotating Out Tomato Crops
What can I do to revitalize my tomato garden? My space is limited so I have to use the same area for several years. The problem with growing tomatoes or even members of the same family such as...
View ArticleA Tomato for Every Recipe
If you plant three types of tomatoes – cherry, paste, and slicing – you’ll have the right type of tomato on hand for salads, sandwiches, sauces and canning. All you need are 3 large pots, potting soil,...
View ArticleGrowing Tomatoes
It may be hard to believe, but Americans once shunned this now classic fruit because it was thought to be poisonous. The tomato is native to South America where they have been around since prehistoric...
View ArticleSelecting the Right Tomato for Your Garden
Have you ever found yourself at the garden center staring at rack upon rack of tomato plants all begging you to take them home? With so many choices it’s hard to know which variety is best for your...
View ArticleHow to Treat Blossom End Rot
Every year I try to grow tomatoes with little success. The undersides always turn flat and black. A neighbor told me they had blossom end rot. What causes this problem and how can I prevent it? Blossom...
View ArticleWhat Causes a Tomato to Crack?
What causes tomatoes to burst while growing? Tomatoes can burst or crack when the plants go through a dry spell and then receive excessive moisture. The water causes the fruit to expand faster than the...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Your 5 Favorite Vegetables
This is the perfect time to plant vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash and more, for a big summer harvest. There’s nothing more gratifying than walking out to your garden to pick a ripe,...
View ArticleGarden Harvest Given to At-Risk Children
The cafeteria at Centers for Youth and Families overflows with organically grown tomatoes, peppers and more, and the staff barely has room for the harvest donation from Moss Mountain Farm. In the...
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