Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding—and sometimes most frustrating—plants to grow in the garden. Just as the fruit begins to ripen, gardeners often face problems like cracked skins, blackened ...

A: If a picture is worth a thousand words, your photo says it all. The curling, distorted stems and leaves are classic ...

Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Curling leaves is a common sign that something is not right with tomato plants, but it need not be a reason to panic ...

After discussing weeds and insect pests, we conclude our “unwanted garden guests” series today on the subject of diseases.

"Tomato hornworms will quickly devour foliage, particularly in the upper parts of the plant. They will also take bites out of the tomato fruit itself, if present," says Abdi.

We can also spread this disease by using pruners on an infected plant and then using them on a plant that isn’t infected. So keep those pruners clean by using a 10% bleach solution.

There are several types of tomato blight that can get in the way of an abundant crop. Learn the signs to look for, treatment ...

Mulching is among one of the many tips for growing the best tomatoes in your yard. For the best results, experts recommend applying mulch in thick layers (between 2 and 3 inches) around each plant.

Tomatoes represent a $1.9 billion annual crop, nationwide. They’re planted on 330,000 acres across 18 states, but diseases such as bacterial spot can ravage the popular crop.