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 …
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 …
Yellowing leaves tend to induce panic in tomato gardeners. A plant previously in good health turning from green to yellow causes alarm and results in frantic fixes that may do …
To grow successful tomato plants, watering correctly is essential. Unfortunately, it is also one of the practices many gardeners get wrong. Best case scenario, underwater and you deprive the plant, …
One of the joys of growing your own tomatoes is the unbeatable taste. Store-bought tomatoes can’t come close to a juicy, flavourful tomato picked from your backyard. But is there …
Tomato cages are a brilliant way to support your plants, but only if you’re using them properly. Many well-meaning people end up doing more harm than good when it comes …
When new gardeners consider which vegetable they’d like to grow first, tomatoes are usually the number one answer. Unfortunately, as outdoor spaces shrink and apartment rentals soar, many people don’t …
It has happened to most tomato gardeners. Putting young tomato plants out a squeak too soon or getting caught in a cold snap in the greenhouse. No one controls the …
The gardening world is full of old wives’ tales and suspicious suggestions for magical remedies to cure any garden ailment. Sorting facts from fiction is a daunting task when there’s …
Like humans, tomato plants need a little support to give their best. Physical support that is, not emotional support (although that couldn’t hurt). There are several ways to support your …
Many gardeners want to join in on the food-growing trend but don’t have the outside space to get started. The only option for these space-strapped gardeners is to grow indoors. …
Mulching is incredibly important for the growth and health of your tomato plants. It’s also super simple to do and comes with a wide range of benefits. Unfortunately, despite the …
A great tomato harvest begins with the healthiest tomato transplants. Learning how to spot the best transplants at the nursery requires a keen, practiced eye. Let’s get started with great …
Whether you’ve experienced it yourself, or know someone who has, you likely understand how awful a bad neighbor can be. Out in the garden, your tomato plants feel the same …
Some plants play nice when planted together, helping each other grow or deter pests. Others are not so friendly, competing for resources or stunting each other’s growth. These are called …
While tomatoes are incredibly rewarding to grow, like everything else in life, they are not without their pitfalls. We are not the only ones who love tomatoes. There are other …
In most homes, kitchen waste is discarded without a second thought. However, a second thought could be helpful when it comes to one common type of kitchen waste – eggshells. …
Tomatoes are perfect for hanging baskets. In the garden, they need support as few tomatoes stay upright on their own. In hanging baskets, this situation is perfect because tomatoes naturally …
The ground is barely thawed, and my mouth is already watering, dreaming of all the gorgeous, delicious tomatoes that will be harvested this summer. After pouring over the seed catalogs, …
Choosing cold-tolerant, fast-growing tomato varieties is only part of the challenge for an early harvest—you also need to know how to grow them. Here are seven strategies for coaxing your …