Ever wondered what should you plant under your tomato plants? Learn more about intercropping and plant these vegetables and herbs for enhanced soil quality and better tomato harvest.
After surveying the vast number of tomatoes that needed to be supported, I got to work investigating the different methods for trellising tomatoes. I asked myself, “Self, what would be the b…
Most vegetable gardeners have dealt with blossom end rot. It’s a very frustrating problem to have. One day you’re walking through your tomato patch admiring your first plump green tomatoes and suddenly you notice that some are developing a brown mushy bottom. Tomato blossom end rot is most commonly seen on young plants and starts...
A tomato trellis is a freestanding structure that is used to support the sprawling vines and heavy fruit of the tomato plant.
Learn the secrets of growing tomatoes upside down with our expert tips to harness vertical gardening for a flourishing tomato harvest.
Follow these gardening tips on how to get the best tomatoes in the block by adding these 7 things before you put tomato plants into the planting hole.
Commercial tomato growers use the string method to train their tomatoes. It takes less space is healthier for the tomato and easy for the home grower too.
Fruits, flowers, herbs and vegetables come together in potted combinations that are as pretty as they are productive
Are you finding that something is eating small holes in your tomatoes just as they are beginning to ripen? It's a tomato fruitworm! Learn how you can naturally control and get rid of this troublesome garden pest before it destroys your crop.
With these 12 tomato growing secrets, you'll grow your best tomato harvest ever. From planting advice to disease prevention, it's all here.
Grow a beautiful and bountiful container vegetable garden on your patio by following a few of my design tips. With careful planning, you won't have to choose whether your small patio is used for growing food or for relaxing and entertaining. You can do both! I presented on this very subject on the Home
Learn how using companion planting techniques, with common herbs, will provide positive health benefits to your vegetable garden.
Easy way to grow tomatoes from cuttings and get more free tomato plants in a week without seed started involved then transplant it to the garden like usual.
How to help struggling tomato plants - Learn the two simple secrets that can revive your plants for big growth, and an even bigger harvest!
To some, it may seem like an extra step, but transplanting tomato seedlings actually helps them develop a stronger stem and root system. Transplanting seedlings doesn’t take very much time, and it’s super easy to do. Transplanting Tomato Seedlings There are several reasons why we make the extra effort to start our seedlings in very...
Want to know how to grow herbs? It's easier than you think. With these herb basics, you'll be growing basil, dill, cilantro, and parsley year after year.
Garlic is one of the most use vegetables in my kitchen. They are very tasty in exotic dishes that need a little kick. And for my taste ...
Whether rich or poor or experiencing drought or heavy rains, you can grow tomatoes in a five-gallon bucket and a sunny location! It's cost effective and you can…
What benefits do marigolds serve in the vegetable garden? Check out why these bright flowers make great companions plants!
Tomatoes suffering from blossom end rot? Learn how to save your own eggshells to combat the problem and grow beautiful tomatoes and peppers!
Best tomato trellis and strong tomato cages. How to Build tomato cages using cattle panel fencing and great tomato trellis ideas
Growing okra is a super easy way to have fresh vegetables to harvest from your garden even when it's too hot to harvest other vegetables. All part of the okra plant are edible and can be used as food and as medicine.
Blossom end rot in tomatoes. The two simple steps to fix it and keep it from coming back! Correct watering and fertilizing of tomato plants.
Grow better tomatoes by learning which crops are the best tomato companion plants to increase your tomato harvest, reduce pests, and improve flavor.
Did you know you can root tomato suckers for a second crop of fresh and healthy plants? Cloning tomato plants from stems is faster than starting from seed.
You’ll taste the difference in your salads when you add home-grown cucumbers to the mix! Here’s how to grow them in a convenient pot.
Tomato plant problems, we share 8 common tomato growing mistakes and how to avoid them when planting, increase size, flavor, and overall output. [DETAILS]
Just because you don't have a garden to grow them in does not mean that you can't grow peppers. Growing peppers in planters is easy. The tips in this article can help with how to grow peppers in pots.
No matter how finished I think my garden is or how many years I've been doing it, I am always looking for inspiration to make it work better or look better. These are some of
What fertilizer is good for tomatoes to grow successfully? Then, you must check out the latest blog post on The Gardening Dad related to the best Fertilizer Ratio For Tomatoes.
Easily prune your basil plants for larger yields with just a few quick snips. Fuller, larger basil plants will provide you with fresh herbs all summer!
Pruning tomato plants for maximum yield, get more tomatoes, larger fruit, that ripens quicker. We share [HOW TO PRUNING DETAILS]
Are you planting a garden for the first time this year? Here's the info you need, from when to plant to how I get great results every time!
This clever upside down tomato growing trick provides abundant harvests, weed free gardening and reduces the chance of disease. Here's how to do it.
You are going to love how easy it is to add fresh herbs in cooking your recipes. Lots of recipe ideas for using herbs with every type of meat
Do you grow your own tomatoes? Do you know how much water to use? When is the best time to water? Learn how much and how often to water tomatoes.
How to can homemade V8 juice from garden fresh tomatoes.