Preparing a successful Kansas City spring and summer garden means timing your planting to handle wild temperature swings, as late frosts can damage tender plants like snapdragons and magnolias.

Do you know what the two most common tomato problems are? Many gardeners assume that diseases or insects cause the most ...

Split tomatoes can be a real disappointment. Luckily, it's easy to prevent tomatoes from cracking by making a simple ...

With the ring culture method, you can grow scrumptious tomatoes without worrying about those persistent diseases which may be ...

While the cracks do not necessarily ruin the tomato, they are unsightly. Here are some tips and tomato varieties that resist ...

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a time-tested way to boost magnesium levels. Still, unless you know your soil is deficient, ...

The Blossom community has fond memories of “Dan’s Shed” which are made more special by Liz Irwin, Ann and Gary McCain, who ...

Vegetable issues are continuing, but the majority of questions this past week related to tomatoes. I’m hearing about plants ...

Maybe you don't have the room or the time to add compost to your soil. Luckily, leaves and stems are also great vehicles for ...

There are many reasons for little or no harvest when it comes to tomatoes. Here are 10 reasons your tomato plants may be ...

While we tend to think of meadows, parks, and grassy vegetation for foraging, don’t forget shores as well. Shellfish, kelps, ...

Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...