Harvest time will be here before you know it, and if you want to enjoy the fruits of your lobar, now is the time to start thinking about fertilising your tomato plants. With just a little bit of care and attention, you can ensure that your plants are healthy and produce a bountiful harvest. Here’s …
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Should you put coffee grounds in your tomato garden? It’s commonly discussed online and in gardening groups, so you’re not alone if you’ve been asking yourself this. Many people think that because coffee is acidic, it will be good for their tomatoes because tomatoes prefer slightly acidic soil. Coffee grounds also contain nitrogen, which most …
Are Coffee Grounds Good for Tomato Plants? Err, Probably Not! Read More »
Are you anxious to start your garden planning for this year? Want to know what you can do in the early spring months to get a jump on a successful tomato harvest come midsummer? Here are sixteen tips that will help ensure your success. From choosing a suitable variety of tomatoes to preparing the soil, …
Do tomato plants really have “sworn enemies,” or is this an over-exaggeration? Companion planting is partially rooted in science but partially in myth, as well. There is some truth to it, but there’s also a lot of misinformation about what you should and shouldn’t grow alongside tomatoes. Some plants should never be grown near your …
13 Plants to Never Grow Near Your Tomatoes (Worst Tomato Companions) Read More »
Sun-dried tomatoes can elevate the flavour of almost any dish that calls for tomatoes. Their intense, tangy, and robust flavour profile is difficult to match. That said, they can be challenging to find in stores, and they’re relatively expensive. In addition, some sun-dried tomatoes are heavy in sodium content, which might not meet your dietary …
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Gardening hacks are everywhere on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube if the algorithms know you’re into gardening. Some of these tips and tutorials really work, while others are either fake or have a limited potential to succeed. One video that reappears year after year is one where the gardener grows a tomato plant from a leftover …
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Tomato plants are a great addition to any home garden but can be susceptible to aphids and several other annoying insect pests. Aphids are tiny bugs that can cause severe damage to your plants if left untreated. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to get rid of them and keep them from coming …
Have you heard of companion planting? Chances are, as a gardener, you’re already familiar with the concept. But just in case, companion planting is when you grow two or more plants together for mutual benefit. More research is needed to determine whether companion planting actually creates mutually beneficial relationships between plants, but the practice has …
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As the weather warms up, you may be thinking about planting your tomatoes. But before you do, it’s a good idea to learn about the dangers of late spring frosts. Frost can damage young tomato plants, causing them to produce less fruit. Keep an eye out for these three signs of frost damage so you …
