Finally, it’s time to plant the seeds for tomato transplants. Providing you have the space, time, and energy, starting your own tomato plants allows you to select from the thousands of seeds on the ...

A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

For gardeners who start their own tomato plants, March is time to get busy. There are several good reasons for starting tomatoes from seed: Economy: You can grow a lot more tomatoes from seed for the ...

Hopefully by now you have your garden sleeping for the winter and have ordered and received your seeds for 2024 crops you want to grow. You have thought about how and where you want to grow and ...

As an avid home gardener, I have over 20 years of experience growing tomatoes and plant five or more varieties in my garden every summer. Over the years, I've learned that a productive tomato harvest ...

At some point in your gardening journey, high on the first tomato you grew yourself, you will embrace the idea of starting your own flowers and vegetables from seeds. It’s just a small step on your ...

Q: Thanks for the column about tomato seeds. Another question: When should I start them indoors? A: Not yet! It’s hard to wait, but there’s no advantage to starting tomato seeds too early. You’ll wind ...

It’s right about this time each year that I really start longing for my summer garden. I’m tired of my toes being cold and I’ve officially run out of my fall harvested tomatoes. If you too are looking ...