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.

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 ...

Last week I had the opportunity to talk with Pete Flynn, well-known in the West Chester area for the fabulous vegetables and fruits he sold for over two decades at his market stand, “Pete’s Produce ...

There are plenty of recipes for using ripe tomatoes, but what do you do with a bunch of green tomatoes at the end of the ...

When I first started growing tomatoes, I believed that leaving the fruit on the vine until it was perfectly ripe was key to the best flavor. I have since learned that not only is this untrue, but it ...

From heirloom to more common varieties, tomatoes taste wonderful and offer plenty of vitamins and nutrients. If you’re thinking about growing tomatoes in your garden, it’s important to understand ...