Q: What is the best tomato plant to grow in a container? Also, how big should the container be? I expect to have to put tomato cages around it. Should I just mix some perlite with the soil in the ...

You don’t need a yard or garden space to enjoy delicious homegrown tomatoes. Tomatoes are not only one of the most popular and delicious summer staples, but they lean on the easier side of growing and ...

Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

Tomatoes are a staple in many vegetable gardens, but they often require quite a bit of space to grow. So for those with limited square footage, it can often be difficult to know which variety to plant ...

They say that tomatoes are nature’s candy, and there’s no easier candy to pop in your mouth than a delicious cherry tomato. The great thing about cherry tomatoes is that you don’t need a lot of space ...

You still might be able to grow the perfect tomato. With sufficient care and attention, tomatoes can thrive in containers. “The biggest advantage to containers is that you can grow tomatoes just about ...

Santa's suit isn't the only red item that stirs interest this time of year. I get more mail on tomatoes in November and December than during the growing season. A recent letter from a Seattle reader ...

Container-grown tomatoes stay healthy and productive most easily through summer when they are grown in a robust, moisture-retaining soil mix in large pots, says Helen Chesnut. (Credit: Getty Images) Q ...