Curling tomato leaves are definitely not something to ignore. Loads of lush foliage help your plant produce all the deliciously ripe tomatoes you've been patiently growing. But when you see leaves ...
Twisted or curled leaves on tomato plants can be caused by environmental stress, chemical exposure, or biological factors. While curling leaves do not necessarily kill the plant, determining the cause ...
Black spots on tomato leaves are usually caused by fungal diseases like Septoria leaf spot or early blight, which thrive in warm, humid weather and can reduce yields or kill plants if untreated. Treat ...
Need help starting a pollinator garden? A Council Bluffs woman is doing that job for free this summer. There’s nothing I love more than plucking and eating a fresh tomato right out of my garden. Last ...
As heat, humidity, rains, diseases and insects increase during summer months, tomato production naturally declines. Entire plants may begin to die — but it is possible to start new tomato plants from ...
The true measure of any home gardener is their first tomato. Not just any tomato, but one of those giant heirloom slicers, which they will display with smug self satisfaction over social media. The ...
Many of you have heard stories or read about the great potato famine which occurred in Ireland during 1840’s and 50s. But did you know it originated in Mexico? In 2009, there was a major outbreak of ...