How to Grow Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes has become a popular past-time as the recession has left numerous families struggling for cash. Growing your own fruit and vegetables has helped to ease that burden a little but some people have found it a little more complex than originally thought. This is largely because a workman is only as good as […]

Well yes it can.  Anyone who sees the tides change due to the pull of the Moon’s gravity on earth will not doubt the lunar influence on daily life. Similarly you can observe the same rhythms in the rising and falling of sap in plants, in changes in weather and rainfall. What are the lunar […]

Tomatoes are in the potato family, and are susceptible to tens, if not hundreds of pest and disease problems; however, that should not stop any tomato loving gardener from harvesting buckets of healthy tomatoes. The key is to learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat tomato problems. Tomato Disease Prevention Banishing disease starts with healthy growing […]

Beautiful, gigantic, and perfect tomatoes do not grow by themselves! While tomatoes originated in the wild, centuries of cultivation have produced countless varieties, each needing their own special care. Some varieties of tomatoes grow in compact bushy forms, while others grow and grow, like vines, continually setting fruit. Depending on the type of tomato and […]

Planning a Summer Tomato Garden Preparation for a bountiful harvest of tomatoes begins while the ground is still cold. Before you can plant a beautiful row of seedlings, you must take several planning steps. Consulting a comprehensive cultivation guide on growing tomatoes will aid your planning process and help ensure you end up with a […]

When growing tomatoes, getting the watering right is crucial for healthy plants. Water thoroughly to encourage the tomato roots to seek water and nutrients deep in the soil. With an extensive, deep root system, the plants will hold up better during dry spells. When watering, soak the soil to a depth of at least 15-20 […]