We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I am a master woodworker, not a master gardener, as has been proven many times over the years. When it comes to gardening, I prefer to grow ...

Building your own homemade tomato cages is easy. Take a look at these four terrific plans — at least one will work perfectly for you and your garden! You’ll enjoy a bigger tomato harvest if you use ...

Tomato plants have a naturally sprawling growth habit that need support if you want to get better harvests and healthier plants. There are lots of tomato cages and staking options on the market and ...

While “determinate” varieties such as Romas reach only 4 feet tall or so, “indeterminate” varieties – think ‘Better Boy’ and heirloom ‘German Johnson’ – tend to push well past 5 feet. And flimsy store ...

Giving tomato plants a boost up can make a difference in the amount of fruit the plant produces, according to Master Gardeners trained by the Oregon State University Extension Service. And since it’s ...

Question: I am growing tomatoes in my garden for the first time. I already have planted them. How would you advise that I stake them up? Answer: Congratulations on growing your first tomatoes! You are ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When May days start to warm up, Hoosier homeowners and gardeners put their new tomato plants in the ground and begin the months-long nurturing process that hopefully results in a bumper ...