Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

One of the challenges to gardening in the Northern Plains is the short growing season. High tunnels - unheated, nonpermanent greenhouses sometimes called hoop houses - can remedy that. The University ...

Of all the veggies to come out of a home garden, fresh tomatoes are among the most commonly prized. From big, juicy heirlooms to snackably sweet cherries, homegrown tomatoes come in a range of ...

At the pool I talked to a friend once again about her leggy tomatoes. Over the years I’ve noticed my memory isn’t what it should be. So, I need to be taking notes when I talk to people. My friend ...

Remember the mid-1970s television commercial for Chiffon Margarine? The tagline was, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” Well, gardeners have found at least one way to outsmart her – by extending a ...

Tomatoes are finicky plants that want the temperature to hover around 85 degrees, which doesn’t happen much in Central Oregon. Nights can bring frost even in August, while summer temperatures ...