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Grafted Tomato Trials Set to Begin

WesternGardener, contributor | May 22nd, 20133 comments

This year’s gardening trials for Harris Seeds includes a side-by-side comparison of three varieties of grafted heirloom tomatoes versus non-grafted varieties.

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Tomatoes,

Lavender22, member | March 4th, 2013

We had so many tomatoes in 2011 that we had to give some of them away and I made wholemade spaghetti sauce which I froze and had for the next 2 months:) It was delish!

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Special Seed for High-Altitude Gardening

WesternGardener, contributor | February 2nd, 20132 comments

If you've ever run into problems growing vegetables in your garden, imagine the challenges of gardening at 8,120 feet high. Special circumstances like these call for special high-altitude seed grown by hardy gardeners.

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Tiny Tomatoes for Indoor Gardening

WesternGardener, contributor | December 17th, 20122 comments

If you have a sunny southern window, you just might be able to enjoy fresh tomatoes through the winter. Tiny Tim is an heirloom variety that’s a perfect “pet tomato” for growing indoors this time of year.

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Grow Spinach from Seeds

MikeTheGardener, member | October 3rd, 2012

Spinach is one of the healthiest leafy greens you can eat. It is loaded with plenty of vitamins and minerals that all doctors and nutritionists would recommend. So why not add this healthy tasty...

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The Health Benefits of the Potatoes you are Growing in your Backyard garden

MikeTheGardener, member | October 2nd, 2012

Who doesn't love to eat potatoes? Whether you are making grandma's aged old casserole dish, mashing up a sweet potato recipe, or simply making a baked potato, there are limitless choices to what you...

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Tomatoes and Chiles = Salsa, part 2

cookinwithherbs, contributor | August 26th, 2012

Combining our peak of the season summer vegetables--tomatoes and chiles to make salsa--results in a fiery and flavorful dish. Homemade is easy to do and so much better than store-bought. Chop it by hand or use the food processor.

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Tomatoes and Chiles = Salsa, part 1

cookinwithherbs, contributor | August 26th, 2012

When tomatoes are in abundance it is time to make salsa! Here's a little chile talk on the back porch before going inside to prepare salsa--see how easy it is to make your own.

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Garden Gazpacho

cookinwithherbs, contributor | August 8th, 2012

When tomatoes are ripe and in season this simple, savory soup is the perfect way to begin a meal, or to enjoy for lunch, perhaps with some bread and cheese. This is not a ho-hum, cold, watery soup; it is packed full of flavor.

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Homegrown Tomatoes

cookinwithherbs, contributor | August 8th, 2012

By the looks of current posts, tomatoes are a popular topic. We are in the peak of tomato season and no matter how you slice them--thick or thin--enjoy them while you can! Check out these ideas and recipes.

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Video: Troubleshooting Tomatoes

DanielleGardenGirl, contributor | August 6th, 20122 comments

Grow the best tomatoes ever by pruning suckers, training the vines vertically, and removing double leaders.

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Food Fights: Wacky Fun or Wasted Food?

WesternGardener, contributor | July 23rd, 20126 comments

How do you feel about food fights as entertainment? I’d be interested to hear your opinion.

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QUESTION: Tomato Over-fertilization?

SanMarzano, member | July 5th, 2012

Can anyone offer some insight into why my potted tomato plants have grown such thick stems? They appear otherwise healthy and green and are watered everyday and have lots of warmth and sun. Have...

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QUESTION: Differentiating cherry tomato varieties by leaves

leakitty, member | May 3rd, 20122 comments

I pulled a lot of volunteer tomatoes from my yard from last year's harvest and want to replant only the large cherry tomato plants. Is there any way to determine which ones they are based on...

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QUESTION: Yellowing tomato leaves

ferg99, member | April 18th, 20121 comment

My tomato plant's leaves are yellowing from the leaf stem, not from the base of the plant. Does anyone know why this might be happening?

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Find the Perfect Tomato

Ruth, Web producer | March 12th, 20124 comments

Nothing rivals the taste of a homegrown tomato, and Tomato Match will help you find the perfect variety for your needs.

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Plano Victory Garden - Summer & Fall 2011

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | January 31st, 2012

My "Victory Garden" last Summer and Fall

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I need your help with my seed choices!

Jillian_Faye, member | December 28th, 20115 comments

I thought my first year of gardening was hard. Now that I'm trying to decide on tomatoes for this year I'm completely overwhelmed, I need your help...

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Aunt Ruth's Heritage Chili Sauce

cookinwithherbs, contributor | December 8th, 2011

It's hard to go wrong with a time-tested family original recipe like this one. If you like your chili sauce with some heat, add fresh or dried hot cayenne pepper (crushed or chopped) or hot sauce to taste.

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