Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow ...

You should start tomatoes indoors five to eight weeks before planting in the ground, which should be after the last frost. Consult your USDA growing zone to find out when your last frost date is, as ...

You often see references in sowing guides to soaking seeds before planting them. So, how essential is it to soak seeds before ...

Question: We want to try growing tomatoes from seeds we see at garden centers. When do we sow the seeds and do we plant them in the ground or in containers? Answer: Start your tomato seeds to grow ...

Within a few weeks it will be time to start seeds of the tomatoes you hope to be eating on the Fourth of July. Many gardeners ...

MACON, Ga. — If your green thumb is itching to get back to work, there's a crop you can get a head start on as we wait for spring. Tomatoes are a popular springtime staple in the garden and if you're ...

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 ...

Saving tomato seeds is easier than most people think — and it pays off fast. This method shows how to collect, clean, and store seeds so they stay viable for the next growing season. It preserves the ...