Tomatoes are one of the world’s favorite crops to grow and some growers swear you cannot do better than growing heirloom tomatoes. But what are heirloom tomatoes, and are they difficult to grow?

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. If you’re crazy about tomatoes, consider growing heirloom tomatoes and maybe other heirloom vegetables and herbs. Heirloom plants are ...

Hybrid tomato plants are the result of cross-pollination of two parent plants chosen for a specific desirable quality, such ...

The winter doldrums are a common affliction among gardeners. The arrival of spring is the only cure. However, there is a home ...

If you’ve been in garden supply stores or perusing various seed catalogs lately, you may have noticed the different types of ...

The best part is that growing tomatoes from seeds at ... Popular varieties for home cultivation include cherry tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, and heirloom varieties. Start tomato seeds indoors ...

I have always managed to grow enough to make some great relish ... One interesting thing was that the heirloom tomato seed germinated far earlier than the commercial seed that I planted at ...

Imagine your garden filled with nutritious vegetables, vibrant flowers, and fragrant herbs all made possible by the seeds ...

Q I have this "thing" about keeping my potted geraniums alive over the winter. Here's a picture of them inside. They will get ...

The world’s largest (and most fun) tomato plant sale returns to Roger’s Gardens for the 14th year. Tomatomania at Roger’s Gardens is more than just a plant sale; it’s an experience. This ten-day event ...