It can be hard to judge exactly when to pull tomatoes out of the garden in fall, especially if your plants still have a few green tomatoes left on the vine. However, disposing of old tomato plants ...

As the weather warms and daylight hours lengthen, it is time to turn our attention to the vegetable garden. In my decades as a professional gardener, I've come to know that many common veggies may be ...

Nothing tastes better than a fresh tomato from the vine, but a specimen that won't ripen can signal a problem with the plant or its growing conditions. Perhaps a heat wave has halted the ripening ...

Before the first frost, pick those green tomatoes. If they’re mature enough, many will ripen on the counter, or if carefully stored. Courtesy Johnson County Extension Autumn is upon us, and the year’s ...

Somehow it’s almost fall (in case those of you in the sweltering heat didn’t notice, or, like me in Ventura, are still waiting for summer...), and I have a long list of plant-related activities and ...

Red ripe tomatoes, juicy pineapple and tongue-scorching peppers — the produce aisle at the grocery store is full of possibilities for cooking a great meal, but it can also be a great starting point ...