Growing tomatoes can be a hugely rewarding experience, though there are many potential issues that can arise and things can go wrong. A lot of the times a bad harvest could have been avoided by ...

The next time you crack an egg in the kitchen, save the shell. Eggshells contain important nutrients that can enrich your compost pile or feed plants, including tomatoes. Using eggshells on tomatoes ...

INDIANAPOLIS — May in Indiana is 500 time, of course. But it's also the month when Hoosier homeowners and gardeners put their new tomato plants in the ground and begin the months-long nurturing ...

The true measure of any home gardener is their first tomato. Not just any tomato, but one of those giant heirloom slicers, which they will display with smug self satisfaction over social media. The ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to properly feed hummingbirds, how to properly care for tomato plants, and more. Got any questions ...

Tomatoes are among the easiest plants to grow. Whether they're planted indoors or outdoors, the fruit can thrive when grown at the right time of year and supported by the appropriate temperature and ...