Gardening is a great hobby to have, both inside and outside your home. You can save substantial amounts on groceries while getting some fresh air and exercise out of it. However, growing tomatoes (among other vegetables) in your garden has never been easier with our simple to follow aritcles for growing your own tomatoes.
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 »
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 …
5 Reasons to Plant Marigolds With Your Tomato Plants Read More »
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 …
Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned pro, you’ve probably heard that eggshells make great plant fertilisers. Is this old wives’ tale true? Or is there magic involved in using eggshells to help tomato plants grow? Eggshells are composed of 95% calcium carbonate, an ideal concentration for fertilising plants. But they don’t break down …
Using Eggshells for Tomato Plants – Myth or Magic? Read More »
If you’re like most gardeners, you want your tomato plants to produce a bountiful harvest. Mulching your tomato plants is a great way to help them reach their full potential. But what are the best mulches for tomato plants? And how and when should you mulch them? In this blog post, we’ll answer those questions …
5 Best Mulches for Tomato Plants + How & When to Mulch Read More »
It’s the age-old battle between bird and gardener: the birds want your delicious, ripe tomatoes, and you want to keep them for yourself (or sell them at the farmer’s market). If you’re trying to protect your tomato crop and are looking for ways to stop birds from eating your tomatoes, you’re in luck. This blog …
12 Ways to Stop Birds Eating Your Tomatoes (That Goes Beyond Netting) Read More »
Tomatoes are a staple garden plant in backyards and farms around the world, but they can come with several unique challenges. While they aren’t overly complex plants to grow, tomatoes can be prone to dozens of diseases and pests, all of which require knowledge and skill to overcome. If you’ve grown tomatoes for a season …
Tomato Zippering: Why It Happens & How to Prevent It Read More »
Ahh, tomatoes. This versatile fruit is one of the most popular garden plants to grow worldwide because of its prolific yields and out-of-this-world flavours compared to store-bought tomatoes. That being said, there are a few issues you might run into when learning to grow tomato plants. Some of the questions you might ask are: “Should …
