Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are one of the most rewarding crops to grow, but where you plant them makes all the difference in how successful your harvest is. These sun-loving plants need more than ...

I always look forward to gardening in the spring because I know I will no longer have to rely on supermarkets for a tasteless ...

If you haven’t planted beans, corn, cucumbers, peppers, squash, and tomatoes, you’d better get it done ASAP, as spring in East Texas can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 30 days. Once it gets hot, ...

There's no doubt that tomatoes are the absolute stars of any summer vegetable garden. The taste of a ripe tomato plucked from a thriving vine has a taste that's simply unmatched by anything you can ...

Peppers and tomatoes are part of the nightshade family and have similar needs for light, water, and nutrients in the garden. They can be grown together, but keep an eye on them because they attract ...

Did you know that in addition to producing mouthwatering fruit, tomato plants also have a surprising superpower that gardeners can take advantage of? While burying the stems of most garden plants can ...

Planting tomatoes at the right time is one of the most important factors when growing a successful crop. Plant tomatoes too soon and these tasty fruits can wither on the vine, but plant them too late ...

Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tomatoes are widely considered the most popular vegetable grown in home gardens today. I’m not sure who did the research, but I’ve seen it enough places to believe it. You can ...

This is the time of year most gardeners are planting their warm-season vegetable crops if they haven’t already. So let’s talk about one crop that is likely in every vegetable garden: tomatoes. I ...

Summer has come a little later this year. But the truck just arrived with a big box of hot-weather questions. Moving to the Metroplex in September 1970, I’ve been around this block 54 times, so I can ...