Tomato gardening has long been a popular hobby for those wanting to stay active, eat healthy and possibly even save money. However, the West Texas environment makes successful gardening of any plant ...

If you have struggled to grow large tomatoes in the past, then listen up. The problem with tomatoes is that they are tropical plants and they only pollinate well in a certain temperature range. That ...

If you haven’t planted beans, corn, cucumbers, peppers, squash, and tomatoes, you’d better get it done ASAP, as spring in East Texas can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 30 days. Once it gets hot, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomatoes in a basket close up - Far700/Getty Images If you have been growing tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in your yard for any ...

Is there ever a “normal” year for growing tomatoes here in North Central Texas? One spring it’s a late freeze. Another year it turns hot really early. And then there’s been this year, when the ...

There's nothing quite like growing your own food and enjoying freshly plucked seasonal produce from your garden. However, maintaining an entire vegetable patch isn't everybody's cup of tea, and even ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...