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Pluck’d announced last year that it would build out more than 60 acres of greenhouses to grow tomatoes. Its products now are heading to stores.

Tomatoes are the absolute BEST bang for your buck in the garden, if you choose the right one. Here's what you need to know before you purchase that plant at the garden center.

Many of us have downsized our outdoor garden spaces. As we gear up for the 2026 garden season, how can you grow edible crops ...

Free your tomato plants from small starter pots. Growing them in 5-gallon buckets gives them the environment they need to thrive all season long.

If you’re asking yourself that question, you’re not alone. More often than not, it comes down to small but critical details that make all the difference. Here are 3 things you absolutely need to get ...

Seek out reputable sources like a local cooperative extension service for tomato growing advice. Standard store-bought tomato cages are often too small for most traditional tomato varieties. When ...

Ripe bio tomatoes on branch ready to harvest. (Credit: Depositphotos) *Growing tomatoes at home sounds simple enough — until the harvest comes up short. One of the most overlooked factors in tomato ...

The countdown has begun for the 2026 Great Tomato Plant Sale (GTPS) in Contra Costa County—and we’re especially excited about this year’s selection. Yes, your beloved, tried-and-true favorites are ...