Tomatoes are known for their brilliant red flesh, but they come in a whole kaleidoscope of colors. Cherokee Purple heirlooms with grayish-brown skin may not look particularly appetizing, but they ...

Get expert tips for planting and growing tomatoes in San Luis Obispo County gardens at the next UC Gardener’s workshop on Feb. 17, 2026. Linda Roberston Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last ...

When you think about maintaining your annual vegetables, you probably don't think much about pruning, but some veggies ...

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections winners that have ...

In this video, I show how I prune and train young tomato plants including several tomato growing tips to prevent disease and get the best crop of tomatoes possible! Self Sufficient Me is based on our ...

It’s cold outside! But it’s not too soon to start thinking about the vegetable garden you’d like to have this summer, especially if you plan to start at least some of your edibles from seed. And ...