10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces
My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me …
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Tip #2: Decide Whether to Grow Your Tomatoes from Seeds or Seedlings
Getting your tomato garden started every season includes the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Buying seedlings at your local nursery is quicker and easier, but …
A Gardening Romance in Bloom
Is there such a thing as gardening romance? If you’ve heard me talk about my wife Becky, you know there is. Becky and I both love the human connection gardening …
How to Avoid Tomato Blossom End Rot
The end of summer signals the beginning of tomato season! So many delicious tomato recipes. And consider canning tomatoes if you have an abundance. But for now, celebrate the fruits …
The Everything Tomato Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Tomatoes
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about growing tomatoes at home—the most popular home-gardening food item, with 86% of American households growing this …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Tomatoes
Working your tomato garden means having the right tools to do the job! And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare tomatoes for …
Growing Tomatoes in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your tomato garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil and …
Growing Tomatoes from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
Getting your tomato garden started every season begins with the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Buying seedlings at your local nursery is quicker and easier, …
