Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an alkaline kitchen ingredient that is commonly used in home food gardens. For soils that are quite acidic, it can help to
Every single morning, I wake up and stumble into the dark kitchen to get my morning coffee going. Even though I have automatic settings at my disposal, I
In order to improve the growth of young, indeterminate tomato plants, some may advise to remove the flowers as they appear. The flowering and fruiting process is taxing
Epsom salt has a cult-like following among tomato growers, for a good reason. However, too much of a “good thing” could harm your tomato plants’ health, ultimately causing
Tomato plants are vigorous growers, requiring some type of sturdy support to keep the plants upright and off of the ground. Reaching up to 12′ long and producing
Egg shells can provide your soil and plants with loads of calcium. Eggs are a cheap, common food item that many tomato gardeners use quite frequently; thus, they
Topping a tomato plant might seem drastic, or perhaps counterproductive. I mean, cutting your seedlings’ and plants’ healthy growth back doesn’t seem like it would be a good