Tomatoes are a classic summer staple and the taste of homegrown tomatoes outshines any store-bought ones. Growing them from seed also opens up the potential to grow a much wider variety of tomatoes ...

Your garden becomes its own little ecosystem.” Woman tests out centuries-old hack for better, tastier tomatoes: 'They thrive ...

It is important to stake a tomato plant to ensure the fruits are undamaged and you get the best harvest possible. No matter what type of tomato you are growing, they will benefit from being supported ...

Properly spaced tomatoes are not only healthier, but they produce a much larger harvest than those that are overcrowded, as well as those that are spread too widely! Spacing your tomato plants ...

Q: Is the difference between summer squash and winter squash that you plant them at different times, or just that they’re ready at different times? A: You can plant them both at the same time. Plant ...

Since April, readers have been asking why their tomato plants looked so funky. Seriously, people! Tomatoes are heat loving tropical plants. If you haven’t planted tomatoes yet, it’s not too late; they ...

Donald Talley of Cape Girardeau was quite surprised that his tomato "tree," purchased at a local nursery, turned out to be just that. Talley said in all the years he's put out a garden he's never ...

Since April, readers have been asking why their tomato plants looked so funky. Seriously, people! Tomatoes are heat-loving tropical plants. If you haven’t planted tomatoes yet, it’s not too late; they ...

WOOD RIVER — In the garden next to his Wood River home, Gary Bohnart has one tall tomato. The plant stands at least 7 feet, 6 inches high. The tomato plant benefited from a lot of water and ...

Q: I have recently heard about companion planting. What does this mean and how can I use this in my vegetable garden? This method is a way to pair plants that will grow well together, avoiding ...