Get the timing ripe! When and how to harvest tomato
Ah, tomato! Summertime wouldn’t be the same without it! Delicious in so many ways, refreshing and nutritious, always a timely mouthful.
Cherry tomato
Cherry tomato is THE tomato to plant in small spaces. Balcony, terrace, deck, you name it, it can grow!
Best tomato types for each cooking use, 5 types
There are several thousand tomato varieties, each with its own shape, color, size and taste. Let’s take a look at 5 of them, and how best to use them…
Growing vegetables & ‘shrooms with ready-made kits
A sprig of basil here, a couple oyster mushrooms or cherry tomatoes there… It’s possible to taste home-grown versions of these delicacies even if you live in an apartment!
No-stake tomatoes – without cages or stakes, grow tomato directly on the ground!
Growing tomatoes without stakes or cages allows for an abundant harvest: one plant will produce as much as three staked tomatoes.
Tomato suckers: remove or keep? [Battle begins]
Gardeners face each other off with pitchforks when it comes to this question… It’s a topic that’s almost as controversial as that other big tomato question: is a fruit or a vegetable? Discover both options regarding sucker removal here, the pros of each and our tips to make the choice that’s right for you.
30+ plants to grow from kitchen scraps – no need to go buy seeds!
Grow plants straight from the kitchen. No need to leave the house to garden!
Growing tomato in pots
Really fired-up to grow tomatoes, but you’ve only got a tiny balcony or terrace and think it’s impossible? Think again!
The Children’s vegetable patch – with a simple planting calendar, too!
For the school holidays, nothing beats introducing your children to the world of gardening. This vegetable patch calendar will make them more sensitive to the environment and to the food they eat.
Cherry tomato, savoring the summer!
Cherry tomato is easy to grow and the harvest is often abundant.
Prune your cherry tomato to make sure you get a harvest
That burst of juicy sweetness in the mouth makes these the queens of appetizers! Cherry tomato is easy to grow in a pot, ideal for urban gardeners. A bit of pruning is necessary to make sure your harvest is abundant – and your fruits ripe!
Gardening the easy way
Raised garden boxes, elevated planters and other solutions are quite convenient for those who want to garden but can’t bend over!
Growing vegetables on your balcony, give it a try!
Persons living in an apartment also have the right to grow their own vegetables, don’t you think? Actually, you don’t need to have a lot of land to plant seeds or plants. With our tips and tricks you’ll discover how easy it is to have your own vegetable patch on a balcony!
Set up an outdoor kitchen for friendly summer barbecues
Setting up an outdoor kitchen opens up a whole new space where friends and family can gather outdoors. Welcome everyone to your garden around a delicious meal where each guest can pitch in and help out!
An effortless veggie garden
Want to grow your own vegetables, but you’re never home? If you’re one of the persons who can only visit their garden once a week or less, go for a self-managing vegetable patch!
King of vegetables? The Tomato, of course!
Well, there’s quite a lot to clarify between us and the tomato. This king of vegetables has already conquered our plates, that’s for sure!
Tomato, a fruit or a veggie? The final answer.
Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? It’s a question many keep asking. Some call it a vegetable because we often pair it with salt, in main courses or sides during meals. Others, with quite a haughty attitude, quip back that it’s most assuredly a fruit!
How to stake tomatoes – cages, twine or poles?
Most types of tomato plants are vegetables that never stop growing. The botanical term to describe this type of blooming and fruit-bearing is the word indeterminate.
Pruning tomato plants, let those shears run loose!
Should you prune your tomato plants? Experts admit that both “Yes” and “No” work very well, so take your pick! Discover the advantages of each method, and learn to easily prune and shape your tomato plant.
