Picking ripe tomatoes straight off the vine is one of my favorite pastimes. Nothing compares to the flavors, whether I pop them straight into my mouth or make them into a yummy salsa or fresh ...

Achieving success with tomatoes always starts with the soil.

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Tomatoes aren’t really much different than other vegetables in that they want a soil that holds some moisture, but doesn’t get water-logged. The tomatoes, and other vegetables, need nutrients. The ...

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Tomato-tasting events have taught me something about soil. When it comes to taste, the variety you plant is important, but it's not as important as the soil where you plant your tomatoes. The best ...

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The leaves of some of my coneflowers and black-eyed Susans have white spots and holes. Is this mildew? If so, how can I treat it? Although it’s hard to tell without a photo, I would guess this is not ...

Tomatoes are undoubtedly one of many gardeners' main priorities in summer. The key to cultivating healthy tomato plants always starts with the soil you plant them in. Generally, tomatoes need ...