How to avoid the 7 deadly sins of growing tomatoes
(Homesteading.news) Just about everyone loves fresh garden produce, especially when it is coming from your garden, and one of the most popular fruits and veggies produced in home gardens is the tomato. Why? Because they are easy to grow and there are a variety of species from which to choose. That said, there certainly are Read More
5 ways to keep pesky, destructive squirrels out of your tomatoes
(Homesteading.news) Without question squirrels are pesky, destructive critters that can cause many problems in your tomato garden, including digging shallow spots in the planting beds, taking bites of the tomato flesh and feeding on the whole fruit and plants, as well as nibbling the seedbeds. They also feed on flowers. Let’s make your tomatoes less vulnerable to squirrels this summer! Read More
Grow bigger, fatter, better tomatoes
(Homesteading.news) One of our favorite fruits and veggies is the tomato, and why not – they are tasty, fairly easy to grow, can be used in many recipes, are perfect for salads, can be canned, dried and used in a wide variety of recipes all year long. But as easy as tomatoes are to grow, Read More