A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

If you crave the taste of luscious, homegrown tomatoes but don’t have the space to manage a full-sized garden, then container gardening might be just the thing for you. Tomatoes are the home ...

Spring is imminent, so it is time to be planning your summer garden. Napa County Master Gardeners will be offering a large variety of organic tomato seedlings for ...

Grow juicy, ripe tomatoes no matter how small your space. Whether you’re trying to make the most of a balcony or patio, or you’re hoping to grow a small kitchen garden right outside your backdoor, ...

Growing in containers is a great way to grow vegetables and other plants during the winter months, or when you’ve run out of room in your home garden. We’ll go over the tomato varieties that grow well ...

Tomato plants, as well as the fruits themselves, come in many different shapes and sizes. It means that you can grow tomatoes in whatever space you have. With that in mind, this guide looks ...

In 2007 my New Years resolution was to help a few seniors get back to gardening. I resolved to help each grow a single tomato plant and, for once, I managed to keep my resolution. Some planted their ...

When it comes to weather, this has been a really tough growing season. Growing tomatoes in a container in 90-plus degree weather is not easy. I’ve had to water my pot of tomats twice a day to keep ...