Tomatoes are one of my favorite plants to grow in the greenhouse. No matter what other plants I have growing, I always have space for 3 or 4 varieties of tomatoes. Although tomatoes are considered a staple of the homestead, they can sometimes be a little finicky to grow. It is not uncommon to find …
Why Are My Tomato Plants Collapsing? (and how to prevent it from happening) Read More »
Over the last 10 years or so I have been growing fruit and vegetables for my family. During that time I have found myself moving further away from using chemicals and artificial fertilizers and moving toward more natural, organic methods of gardening. Growing one plant in close proximity to another with the aim of improving …
Can I Grow Green Beans Next To Tomatoes? (answered & explained) Read More »
Over the last 10 years, I have grown countless different fruit and vegetables from the staples like cabbages and beans to the more exotic ones like kohlrabi and Cape Gooseberries. However, there are a few plants I am never without, and one of those is the tomato plant. Every year I grow 4 or 5 …
Why Are My Tomato Plants Drying Up (and how to prevent it) Read More »
Tomatoes are the ubiquitous plant of any self-respecting homesteader. Tomatoes can be eaten raw, cooked, and most importantly, preserved in a number of different ways. Anyone wanting to become even remotely self-sufficient will want to master growing tomatoes. I grew my first tomato plants over 30 years ago, and I still love that smell of …
Tomatoes are one of the most widely grown vegetables on homesteads around the world. From the mighty beefsteak tomatoes to the tiny sweet current, there is a tomato variety to suit every taste and every growing space. One common question I get asked when I give talks at clubs around the country is Why are …
Why Are My Homegrown Tomatoes Mushy? (Finally Explained) Read More »
