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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

Taking care of the soil is one of the most important tasks in an organic garden. The soil web allows for the transmission of nutrients to plant roots, the recycling of organic matter, and the flow of water through the landscape. Biochar is a resource which can allow you to add fertility to the soil and improve its structure and water retaining capacity. While biochar has been used for centuries, it has recently enjoyed something of a resurgence in the organic gardening field. In … [Read more...] about Why Biochar Is The Best Thing To Add To Your Soil + How To Make It

Most backyard gardeners aspire to grow their own tomatoes, only to be overcome with issues along the way, leading them to give up completely. You may think you have a black thumb because you’ve failed at growing tomatoes, and I’m here to tell you, you’re wrong. Growing tomatoes is easy when you have all the tips and tools to find success. With the proper knowledge, anyone can grow giant, beautiful tomato plants! While all the tips on this list will help you finally find success … [Read more...] about 10 Pro Tips For Growing Tasty & Abundant Tomatoes

Now is the season to stop treating your backyard garden as a mini-farm and end the backbreaking work of digging once and for all. Not only will your gardening "work" be more fun, you'll end up working less hard too - which can only be a good thing. More veggies with less water and weeding input. Sounds too good to be true? Below the surface We are always looking at what others are doing as we are learning from one another. Though this method of copycatting has proven useful in … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons To Stop Digging Your Garden + How To Get Started