“Marigolds are wonderful garden helpers!" Gardener reveals 'old school tip' to protect your tomato plants from pests: 'I do this every year' first appeared on The Cool Down.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories following locally grown tomatoes from seed to dinner plate, highlighting the “farm to table” concept. Here are the other stories in the series: ...

A cherry tomato plant holds a cluster of red tomatoes. - Ana Rocio Garcia Franco/Getty Images Ripe, juicy tomatoes are a summertime treat, especially if you've taken the time to grow them yourself. To ...

I almost conceded this year that pruning tomatoes might be a useful thing at times. But then I got real. I’ve long fought the battle against spending time pruning tomatoes. Commercial growers -- who ...

As the weather warms and daylight hours lengthen, it is time to turn our attention to the vegetable garden. In my decades as a professional gardener, I've come to know that many common veggies may be ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Years ago, when my wife and I were living in our first little starter bungalow, we had just enough room by the back steps for one ...

Planting tomatoes at the right time is one of the most important factors when growing a successful crop. Plant tomatoes too soon and these tasty fruits can wither on the vine, but plant them too late ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What hey beautiful week of weather for the second week of May. This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14. A big Thank You to all the Moms ...