Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Conventional gardening wisdom says you should pinch off the suckers that grow between the main tomato stem and the leaves of indeterminate (vining) tomato plants to encourage bigger fruit and more ...

A climbing plant with nowhere to climb turns into a tangled, sprawling mess fast. Cucumbers smother nearby herbs, pole beans ...

Among the garden staples, tomato plants are some of the fastest growers. While this can be a beneficial trait, it also means that they need support early on to prevent breakage, disease, and crowding.

Tomato cages may be classic tools, but there's a better option that's not only cheaper, but more adaptable to different ...