8 Ways to Use Overripe Garden Produce Before It Spoils

A garden can go from “nothing is ready yet” to “why are there 47 zucchini on the counter?” with astonishing speed. Overripe ...

Do your home-grown tomatoes keep splitting? This watering habit could be why

Tomatoes split when soil moisture swings from dry to drenched. Learn how to water and mulch tomato plants to help prevent ...
House Digest

The Real Reason Your Tomato Plant Is Growing But Not Producing Fruit

If you're struggling to get your tomato plants to produce fruit, check the cultivar — it might not have been developed to ...

No Lettuce? No Problem: These Salads Were Made for Hot Summer Days

Craving a salad without lettuce? Sans leafy greens, these salads won't wilt in the summer heat. You can also make them ahead ...

This Common Watering Mistake Creates Splits In Tomatoes

You may be surprised to learn that issues with watering are at the heart of the problem. “It’s nearly impossible to put out too much water for your tomatoes,” says Frank Hyman, author of Ripe Tomato ...
Salisbury Post

Shelby Carroll: Why are my tomatoes cracking? Understanding tomato splitting and how to prevent it

There is nothing more disappointing than walking into the garden and finding beautiful, ripe tomatoes with large cracks running across the fruit. Tomato cracking is a common problem for home […] ...
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Cherry or heritage tomatoes? Nutritionist reveals which type quietly gives your heart more protection than you'd expect

A British nutritionist says the key to choosing between cherry and heritage tomatoes hides in the skin. Could the tiniest ...
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Tomatoes splitting on the vine? Here’s how to prevent it

This tip could save your tomato sandwich summer.

6 Reasons Why Your Tomatoes Grew Too Small This Year, and How to Fix It for Next Time

Unless you planted a small tomato variety, getting small fruits at the end of the season is a huge disappointment. Here are 6 ...