EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories following locally grown tomatoes from seed to dinner plate, highlighting the “farm to table” concept. Here are the other stories in the series: ...

Beautiful, ripe tomatoes growing off of a vine. - HiTecherZ/Shutterstock Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are certainly one of the more popular plants for gardeners, and with all of the tips and hacks ...

A cherry tomato plant holds a cluster of red tomatoes. - Ana Rocio Garcia Franco/Getty Images Ripe, juicy tomatoes are a summertime treat, especially if you've taken the time to grow them yourself. To ...

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 ...

Properly spaced tomatoes are not only healthier, but they produce a much larger harvest than those that are overcrowded, as well as those that are spread too widely! Spacing your tomato plants ...

As the weather warms and daylight hours lengthen, it is time to turn our attention to the vegetable garden. In my decades as a professional gardener, I've come to know that many common veggies may be ...

Tomatoes are the No. 1 vegetable crop in Texas home gardens, mainly because of flavor. The flavor of tomatoes varies from sweet to tart by variety. The variety Champion has produced 73 pounds of fruit ...

Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests. One of the crops where this is the biggest concern is tomatoes, which attract ...