Baton Rouge, LA (KPLC) - Growing vegetables is a source of both food and pleasure for many of us. It’s disappointing when pests take away from the fruits of our labor. Most insects are not pests, but ...

When do you start treating your tomatoes bushes for blossom-end rot? Thanks. — Sonny Blossom-end rot is a common and frustrating problem in tomatoes. There are a variety of home remedies you will see ...

Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via insects, animals, or harsh environmental conditions can leave open wounds for ...

Tomato plants can be hugely rewarding to grow. If you choose the right variety, you can get plants that will grow tall and provide a consistent harvest throughout the summer months. When you get ...

MACON, Ga. — If your tomato plants aren't looking as vibrant as your neighbor's, you're not alone or out of luck. Kathy Hensley with the Macon-Bibb County UGA Extension office is offering insight into ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A: Tomatoes are the most popular—and the most frustrating—backyard garden crop. When ...

It was bad enough that our region’s cold, wet spring affected our tomato plants’ ability to produce a normal crop. When an unusual insect problem arose on them as well, I began taking it personally.

Heat has a big effect on our tomato plants. Each year (usually a little later in the year), we get calls from people saying their tomato plant is producing flowers but no tomatoes. This is an issue we ...

PORT ANGELES — Jenny Glass will present “Tips for Diagnosing Tomato Plant Problems” at noon Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series streaming on Zoom. Glass has been a ...

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- An emergency proclamation is allowing Fresno County farmers to use a weapon against a prolific pest. Fresno's County Administrative Officer and Emergency Services ...