Q:Recently I bought an 'Early Girl' tomato transplant. I'm growing it indoors to start; it's almost tripled in size, and the top leaves and stems look healthy. However, I realized a few days ago that ...

Colleen Vanderlinden is a writer and gardening expert from Detroit, MI. She is the author of two books, including “Edible Gardening for the Midwest.” These bright orange cherry tomatoes have an ...

Tomato Care Tomato plants happily grow in sun-drenched, warm soil with good drainage. Provide consistent moisture and a side dressing of tomato fertilizer for the best-looking fruit. Most varieties ...

There's nothing like the taste of a freshly picked tomato, whether you're enjoying them as a snack or using them to whip up a homemade pasta sauce. They're relatively easy to care for, making them a ...

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Question: My flowers growing in hanging baskets have taken a real beating during this heat wave. Even my tomato growing in a big pot does not have normal looking leaves. Is there anything I can do to ...

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A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...

When it comes to weather, this has been a really tough growing season. Growing tomatoes in a container in 90-plus degree weather is not easy. I’ve had to water my pot of tomats twice a day to keep ...