Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow ...

Juicy slicers for BLT sandwiches, cherry types for salads and snacking, Romas for homemade sauce—the tomato possibilities are endless, but the amount of space in your garden and on your countertop is ...

Also called ‘bush type’, determinate tomatoes grow to a set height, typically around 50cm, then they flower and fruit. They have been bred to produce a ‘determined’ number of flowers and fruit, which ...

Tomatoes are America’s favorite garden “vegetable” to grow. Botanically a fruit, the tomato was classified as a vegetable by the U.S. tariff law of 1887 because it’s served with dinner, not as dessert ...

Budding gardeners looking to grow their own vegetables often opt for tomatoes as their first experience growing produce. Because they grow quickly, you can grow tomatoes from seed to harvest in less ...

For a plant that has broken off completely, the chances of survival depend largely on the break’s location and the time of ...

Along with “how do I prune my hydrangea,” the “what’s wrong with my tomato” inquiry has got to occupy the top spot in the Universal Garden Question Hall of Fame. Indeed, a quick online search of ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to properly feed hummingbirds, how to properly care for tomato plants, and more. Got any questions ...

Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of ...