Susan Patterson

Have you ever selected and planted a beautiful young tomato plant only to find it growing erratically and under-producing? Or perhaps your plant buckles over under the weight of too much fruit? What you might be missing in your tomato care regimen is a really good pruning method. That’s right, when and how you prune your tomato plant has a great deal to do with what kind of plant you will grow and the harvest you will reap. Related Reading: 10 Pro Tips For Growing Tasty & … [Read more...] about The Secret Tomato Pruning Trick For Huge Harvests

If you are new to greenhouse gardening you may not have experienced issues with growing tomatoes. However, if you grow these plants long enough indoors you are sure to experience some struggles. Identifying the source of these struggles early on makes the difference between a robust harvest and a so-so harvest. The good news is, there are remedies for the issues and ways to ensure a successful harvest. Here are some common issues that occur when growing tomatoes in a … [Read more...] about How To Hand Pollinate Tomatoes Grown In Greenhouses

Although it may seem strange, and it certainly is a departure from conventional growing, many gardeners are embracing an interesting way of growing tomatoes... ... upside down! This container method of growing is particularly well suited to certain varieties of tomato plants with cherry and Roma tomatoes being one of the best types to grow in this fashion.  Before we dig into the how of growing upside down tomatoes (sometims called topsy-turvy tomatoes), let’s unpack a few of the … [Read more...] about How To Grow Upside Down Tomato Plants

There is nothing quite like biting into a deliciously fresh and homegrown tomato. Tomatoes are a staple in almost all edible gardens and for good reason. Keeping your tomato plants happy throughout the growing season is one way to ensure a bountiful harvest. Tomatoes are exceptionally heavy feeders, meaning they require close attention to quality feeding if you desire a bumper crop. Both healthy plant and fruit growth should be a priority when feeding tomatoes. The two main … [Read more...] about My Homemade Tomato Fertilizer Recipe Perfected Over 30 Years