Patio tomatoes can actually refer to 2 different things. One, patio tomatoes are a unique variety of tomatoes. The other, of course, is a great place to grow tomatoes for almost anyone. A patio or balcony can be available to almost anyone.
The Mantis Compost-Twin is often thought of as the Cadillac of compost tumblers. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the Compost -Twin.
One of the more popular varieties of tomatoes are beefsteak tomatoes. These are some of the larger tomatoes most gardeners grow, so they take some extra pride in them. Here are some tips to help you get the best beefsteak tomatoes around.
One of the ways to get a early start on tomatoes is to use a cold frame. This traditional standby is a variation on a raised bed garden, where there is a cover to add protection from the cold temperatures for tender plants like tomatoes. Here's a look at how you can use a cold frame for starting your tomatoes.
You can always get the best selection and timing of when your tomato plants are available by starting your own tomato plants indoors. Here's some tips on how to get your tomato plants started without those weak and spindly seedlings we all dread.
Cherry tomatoes are a favorite of many gardeners. Cherry tomatoes have a few advantages over some of the larger tomato varieties that make them a must have in many tomato gardens. Here's a few tips on how to grow cherry tomatoes.
One thing to note is that most cherry tomato varieties are indeterminate tomatoes, which means that the vine will keep growing larger as time goes on. This is a good thing from the standpoint of extending the harvest, but it also means that cherry tomatoes are not a particularly good choice for use in a hanging tomato planter. Many gardeners make the mistake of thinking that small tomatoes means a small plant.
Tomatoes are just about the most common crop grown in home gardens. They are fairly easy to grow, but one that tomatoes need special attention is the fact that they won't support themselves. For that many gardeners turn to a tomato trellis or cage.
Many folks like to build their own tomato cages. There are a few advantages to making your own tomato cages. If you buy materials like a roll of chicken wire or reinforcing wire, the cost for several cages is much lower than buying individual cages, unless you buy them in bulk.
Grass clippings are one of the most common forms of yard waste, and in the spirit of composting and recycling the question often comes up about using grass clippings as mulch for the garden. Here's a look at using grass clippings for garden mulch.
Tomato horn worms are easy to identify, and need to be removed quickly, as they can strip a tomato plant of its leaves in a day. Here's some ideas on how to control tomato horn worms, along with a video of the parasitic wasps that feast on tomato horn worms.
Tomato gardeners are always on the lookout for ways to improve tomato plant yield. Actually invented here in the US, it's still a great way to create an intensive tomato garden. Here's a look at this classic technique to increase tomato plant yields.
People attribute many different advantages to heirloom tomatoes. Fresh taste, the ability to save your own seeds, time tested hardiness in the environment are just a few. But one often overlooked characteristic of heirloom tomatoes is the variation in color. Here's a look at the choices of colors available in heirloom tomatoes.
When you start to grow tomatoes in your garden or even grow tomatoes in pots, you may want to try something a little different. Growing heirloom tomatoes will typically not only give you a variety of tomatoes that you don't see in the store every day, but you can harvest not only the tomatoes but the seeds as well, so you have invested in something that will produce for years. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to grow heirloom tomatoes.
