House Digest in-house master gardener Tiffany Selvey explains how this planting technique extends your harvest time and how best to implement it.

When you think of picking ripe vine tomatoes from the vine, long, hot summer days may come to mind. But what if you could grow tomatoes year-round? One gardener has figured out how to push the ...

Tomatoes are among the easiest plants to grow. Whether they're planted indoors or outdoors, the fruit can thrive when grown at the right time of year and supported by the appropriate temperature and ...

Companion planting enhances tomato growth by deterring pests and improving conditions. Marigolds repel whiteflies, basil wards off aphids and may enhance flavor, while garlic and onions deter various ...

Ryan Pankau shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander seed saving tips to save seeds for next year Learn how to save seeds from ...

While building a sandwich, have you ever thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be nice if I could just pluck my own tomatoes off the vine to slice up and pile on this, Ina Garten-style?" Well, the process ...

Tomato cages are clunky and often aren't large enough to support plants. This clever alternative is easy to create and can be ...

Q: I recently moved to Redding from the Bay Area and I am ordering my tomato seeds. Because this is a much hotter climate, I’m not sure if my old favorites will produce well. Can you recommend some ...

Tomatoes are a cornerstone of many backyard gardens, promising juicy, sun-ripened flavor that store-bought versions just ...

A tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) can be an attractive addition to any home garden. Both container and ground plants produce interesting green foliage of varying shapes, as well as pretty yellow ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Editor’s Note: This is part 2 in an occasional garden season series of what ...

A step-by-step guide for those who are growing their first tomatoes this year — and for anyone who needs a refresher course. By Margaret Roach As prime tomato-transplanting time arrives this month up ...