Put down the paintbrush and step away from the cotton swab, because everything you thought you knew about hand-pollinating tomatoes is about to change. If you need to pollinate dozens and dozens of ...

The amount of gardening info at our fingertips these days is as exciting as it is overwhelming, and this is especially true if you’re still in the early years of planting veggies. Tomatoes, in ...

Dear Neil: My husband planted tomato seeds that have grown into nice plants, but so far we have had only three or four blooms and only three small tomatoes. What is wrong? Answer: When tomato plants ...

From seed catalogs and roadside stands to menus, we often see the phrase “heirloom tomato.” Let’s look at what the term heirloom means, and the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes.

Tomatoes are the easiest fruit to grow and have the biggest return on your investment. The plants are easy to grow from seed and can produce hundreds of flowers. They readily self-seed, so many ...

Tomatoes are a great place to start if you're looking ... Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more! If pollinating by hand, this should ...