Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Tomatoes are one of the most versatile and popular plants for backyard gardens, but they can be affected by a variety ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several other tomato diseases might be confused for blossom-end rot, but none have the exact same set of characteristics. "Blossom ...

Root rot, as the name suggests, is a condition which causes the root system of plants to rot away. This disease can be caused by a number of different fungi and bacteria, resulting in various specific ...

There's nothing more frustrating for a gardener than spotting blossom end rot ruining the fruits of their labor — literally. It usually starts as a tiny mark near the blossom end of a green fruit, ...

There you are, enjoying a lovely stroll through your vegetable garden when something out of the ordinary catches your eye. You head over to the tomato plants that you’ve been anxiously waiting to ...

On Sept. 24, Yakima Master Gardeners will be celebrating the tomato harvest at our annual Tomato Fest luncheon. Potluck style, we all bring a favorite tomato dish to share. The day begins with tomato ...

Other than the pandemic, it seems that the main topic of discussion among the local populace has been about the persistent wet weather through July. It’s a topic that has been discussed ad nauseam, ...

One of the current issues plaguing the home gardener right now is blossom-end rot on tomatoes. Often mistaken for a disease, it is primarily a physiological problem. No bacteria or pest causes blossom ...