Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding—and sometimes most frustrating—plants to grow in the garden. Just as the fruit begins ...

For columnist Josie Hall, summer is in full swing when gardens and farmers markets overflow with fresh produce, bringing all ...

A common gardening mistake is waiting for tomatoes to ripen completely on the vine before harvesting them - but this is not ...

Tomatoes and peppers need a lot of energy to grow, and in late spring to early summer, the nutrients in their soil can ...

When it comes to harvesting tomatoes, there's a specific time you should pick them—and it's not when they're fully ripe and ...

To protect tomatoes from heat, you can provide shade using cloth or structures, apply a thick layer of mulch around the ...

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 ...

Bone meal can be a good source of phosphorous for deficient soils, but be aware that it comes with some downsides.

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 ...

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