Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A basket full of freshly picked cherry tomatoes sitting among some tomato plants - La Huertina De Toni/Shutterstock Whether you're ...

UConn Home and Garden Education Center alum Carol Quish wrote a short blog post about vivipary in 2014 that, over a decade later, is still one of our most-read pieces. Why are folks still interested ...

For gardeners who start their own tomato plants, March is time to get busy. There are several good reasons for starting tomatoes from seed: Economy: You can grow a lot more tomatoes from seed for the ...

Choosing seeds to grow your plants can be overwhelming with so many options. Learn the difference between heirloom and hybrid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sprouting tomato plant in a pot - Guido Mieth/Getty Images Tomatoes are easy enough to grow in a vacuum, but external factors ...

Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. When you buy new seeds at the store, ...

For more than ten years, Daniel planted the exact same tomato variety in his backyard. He knew how tall the vines would grow, ...

The fourth of week of March is full of spring flowering bulbs, early blooming azaleas and rhododendrons, and more than a few lawn and garden weeds. This is a good time to plant the seeds of cool ...

If growing your own vegetables sounds like inspiring, you don’t have to wait until next year. Starting in July is possible, whether you’re getting a jump on fall harvests or you want to enjoy the ...