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Growing Tomatoes
Everyone enjoys the taste of a home grown tomato. The sweetness, the firmness, the juiciness – who wouldn’t choose a home-grown tomato over a store bought one? Tomatoes are also high in Vitamins A, C...
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How to Protect Your Tomato Plants From Animals
Pets and wild animals love a healthy tomato garden. Not only is the moist soil a fun place for dogs to dig, the plants themselves provide a source of nutrition for your neighborhood squirrels,...
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Growing Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are one of the most popular of salad garnishments and are also handy for tossing into wrapped sandwiches or as just a snack. They are small, tasty, and easy to grow indoors or out....
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Tips for Growing Tomatoes Upside Down
If you spend any time researching gardening products you have probably seen planters designed to hold a tomato plant upside down. This non-traditional way of growing a tomato plant can be a fun way to...
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Sauce Tomatoes: Best Varieties
CC flickr photo by andersbknudsen One of the things that many gardeners enjoy growing fresh tomatoes for is to make sauces. Whether it’s a favorite spaghetti topping, a fun salad garnish, or a thick...
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Guide to Growing Yellow Pear Tomatoes
CC flickr photo by cygnus921 Possibly the most popular yellow heirloom variety of tomato, the Yellow Pear gets its name from its color and shape. This variety dates back to the 1800s and is a...
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Guide to Growing Lemon Boy Tomatoes
CC flickr photo by The Marmot Although relatively new, the hybrid Lemon Boy is a big hit amongst both home and commercial growers. It’s one of the more popular yellow tomato varieties today. The...
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Guide to Growing Cherokee Purple Tomatoes
CC flickr photo courtesy of jenniferworthen One of the most popular of the non-traditional heirloom varieties of tomato, the Cherokee Purple grows to both great height and gives fruit of large size....
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Transplanting Tomatoes in Pots
CC flickr photo by Robert Couse-Baker Exotic, luxurious tomatoes are native to Central and South America and thrive in warm, moist conditions. To grow them from seed requires at least 110 days of...
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Growing Cherry Tomatoes in Pots: Best Varieties
CC flickr photo by Quiltsalad If you’re dreaming of home-grown tomatoes, but have limited space, growing them in pots is the ideal solution. Cherry tomatoes, with their compact growth, small fruit and...
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How to Plant Tomatoes for a Stronger, Healthier Plant
If you grow tomatoes and start with starter plants instead of seeds, there are several good tricks to help grow healthier tomato plants. Unlike many other vegetables, tomatoes can be planted very...
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