Harvest salad, paste, slicing, and heirloom tomatoes at the perfect time with these simple tips. The first ripe tomato—no matter how small—is the official sign of summer for many gardeners. Whether it ...

A tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) can be an attractive addition to any home garden. Both container and ground plants produce interesting green foliage of varying shapes, as well as pretty yellow ...

Cherry tomatoes are a garden favorite for a good reason. Their small, snackable size makes them perfect for tossing into salads, roasting with pasta, or eating straight from the vine. This tasty treat ...

Q: I am a first time gardener. I would like to know when my bell peppers and tomatoes are ready to pick. A: There is nothing better than a tomato ripened on the vine, picked fresh from the garden.

Tiny, tasty, and remarkably easy to grow, cherry tomatoes offer everyone the chance to channel their inner farmer. Whether you tend to an acre of land in the country or a container on a patio in the ...

Somehow it’s almost fall (in case those of you in the sweltering heat didn’t notice, or, like me in Ventura, are still waiting for summer...), and I have a long list of plant-related activities and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Cherry tomatoes are ripening now. They are tasty, plentiful and require ...

Nothing beats the summer garden goodness of a bite-sized, sweet cherry tomato that squirts juice when you bite into it. When I harvest cherry tomatoes, it’s usually two for me and one for basket. They ...