Tomato cages are clunky and often aren't large enough to support plants. This clever alternative is easy to create and can be ...

This video shows how I typically espalier single tomato plants that have self-seeded in the garden by making a simple mini ...

Now that spring is here, gardening season is in full swing. As the cooler temperatures of winter thaw and make way for longer days, more sunlight, and warmer weather, spring is the perfect time to ...

Container growing: Though most of my tomatoes are planted in the garden, I always save a seedling or two for growing in containers, usually a large flower pot but it could be any type of container, ...

Store-bought trellises and arbors can be pricey, and they come in limited sizes. But you can make your own simple, yet sturdy, trellising system or garden arch that’s completely versatile and ...

Like many a Seattle-area gardener, when Marcia Dillon first tried growing tomatoes here, she was shocked by how hard it was. “When I first moved here, it was quite humbling,” she says. “Back in Ohio, ...

There are so many varieties, shapes, sizes, and colors to please the palette. Slices of fresh home-grown tomatoes with a sprig of basil and maybe fresh mozzarella are one of the most sumptuous summer ...

Tomatoes grow on small plants in areas with direct sunlight. As seeds, they germinate best in warm temperatures. Within 2 months, they fully mature and start producing fruit until the weather becomes ...