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Video: My Almost Record Tomato

TheGardenGirl, | April 12th, 2009

Want to see the biggest tomato I've grown to date? In this video I clip a cluster of heirloom tomatoes including one that nearly tops the Massachusetts state record.

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Three Garden Structures You Can Build

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | March 31st, 20091 comment

Lashed poles, hoops,l and sticks give vining beans and tomatoes handsome support. These structures, from the gardens of historic Old Salem, a Moravian village in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are a useful addition to your veggie garden.

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The Starter Garden

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | March 15th, 20092 comments

Leaf lettuce, green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini are good choices for a first garden.

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Build an A-Frame Tomato Trellis

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | March 15th, 20092 comments

This freestanding structure can be taken apart and stored over the winter.

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How to Start Tomato Plants from Cuttings

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | March 9th, 20093 comments

Starting tomato plants from cuttings is a fast and easy project that even beginners can do blindfolded.

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Organic Vegetable Garden: Tomatoes

Gardener2Farmer, member | February 28th, 20093 comments

It was a challenging year for organic vegetable gardens in the Pacific Northwest. We had a long, cool spring that lasted until August. I didn't think I would ever get to harvest and cook with any of...

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Cooking with Cherry Tomatoes

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 6th, 2009

Cherry tomatoes are so good that they often get gobbled up right in the garden. In case yours make it to the kitchen, here are some ways to serve them up.

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Growing Trouble-Free Cherry Tomatoes

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 6th, 20092 comments

Grown right, these little fruits are less prone to problems that plague larger-fruited varieties.

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Selecting and Growing Great Paste Tomatoes

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 5th, 2009

For paste, pasta sauce, and homemade ketchup, pick a variety suited to the purpose.

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Tomatoes for Stuffing

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 5th, 2009

Like peppers, stuffing tomatoes have a hollow cavity that can be packed with a variety of fillings. These colorful varieties make impressive edible bowls.

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Oven-Roasted Whole Tomatoes

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 5th, 2009

This is a very flexible recipe. You can roast the tomatoes until they are the consistency you prefer.

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Tomatoes Dressed with Pesto Vinaigrette

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 5th, 2009

Here's a nice starter salad that showcases beefsteak tomatoes.

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How to Grow Beefsteak Tomatoes

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 5th, 20094 comments

Expert advice on growing beefsteak tomatoes, including preparing the soil, choosing the best varieties, planting, pruning, and fighting common diseases.

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