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Pruning, Staking, and Support Systems
At some point every tomato gardener has stood in the garden, looked at a plant that seems to be doing everything at once, and thought:
“Should I be cutting this?”
Pruning and …
indeterminate tomatoes
Determinate vs. Indeterminate
I’ve learned the hard way that not all tomatoes grow with the same intentions.
If I could go back in time and whisper one piece of tomato wisdom to my younger …
Anatomy of a Tomato Plant
I’ve long been convinced that tomatoes behave much better once you understand how they’re put together.
Before we talk about varieties, fertilizers, pruning strategies, or heroic harvest stories, we need to …
How to Prune Tomato Plants, Peppers, Cucumbers and More
If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize …
10 Summer Garden Chores for a Happy Garden
If you want a happy garden, you can't really set it and forget it. If you ignore your garden for a few days in mid-summer, especially if you go away …
How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways
When the summer starts to wind down, and the early frost warnings start to kick in before you settle in for a long winter's nap, you probably have a few …
How to Prune Tomato Plants, Peppers, Cucumbers and More
If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize …
How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways
When the summer starts to wind down, and the early frost warnings start to kick in before you settle in for a long winter's nap, you probably have a few …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 9-10
I have to chuckle when I hear you zone 9-10 gardeners talking about your "spring" gardens in April. Let's be honest - you've been at this for months already, haven't …
How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden
Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return …
