Microbe sneaks past tomato defense system, advances evolutionary battle

URBANA, Ill. – When we think of evolution, many of us conjure the lineage from ape to man, a series of incremental changes spanning millions of years. But in some species, evolution happens so quickly we can watch it in real time.

Are Coffee Grounds Good For Tomato Plants? Err, Probably Not!

Coffee grounds are recommended by gardeners worldwide for a range of gardening ills. From fertilizing, to mulch, to pest control – it seems there’s nothing a spoon of used coffee grounds can’t do. But does

Tomato Suckers: What Should You Really Do With Them?

To prune, or not to prune? That is the question. Like many gardening tips on the internet, there is a heated debate around tomato suckers. Should you keep them? Should you get rid of them?

Gardening tips seed to harvest: How to grow easily tomatoes at home | My desired home

If you want your own tomato harvest at home this post is a great inspiration for you today. Fist take some fresh organic tomatow and cut them into slices. Take a small pot with drainage, and fill it with potting mix.

How To Grow Vegetables In 5 Gallon Buckets - Anywhere!

Learn how to easily grow vegetables in 5 gallon buckets. At 14 inches high, and 12″ in diameter, a 5 gallon bucket is perfect for growing!

Advice From a Tomato Expert About The Best Heirloom Tomato Varieties

Learn about the best heirloom tomatoes to look for at the farmers’ market, along with advice from a tomato expert on shopping for tomatoes.

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How To Stop Tomato Hornworms - Keeping Your Tomato Crop Safe!

How To Stop Tomato Hornworms - When it comes to destructive summer garden pests, tobacco and tomato hornworms might just top the list!

What’s the Best Mulch for Tomatoes? - Gardening Channel

QUESTION: I’m looking for the best mulch to use on my tomatoes. What do you recommend gardeners use to mulch their tomatoes? — Jamie L. ANSWER: Using mulch on your tomatoes is a great way to increase the amount of your harvest and also increase the size and tasty flavor of your tomatoes. There are […]

Tomatoes, New Jersey agriculture go hand-in-hand

Tomatoes and New Jersey agriculture: It’s nearly impossible to have one without the other and with the long-term outlook for the crop, it won’t be necessary to try.“The tomato has long been part...