What makes dwarf and micro-dwarf tomatoes different than bush tomatoes or regular vining tomato plants? It’s the extremely small size of the plant itself. In order to be considered a micro-dwarf, the ...

Q. This year I would like to grow a few tomato plants in containers on my balcony. Because of limited space, I need to find ...

Question: I love fresh tomatoes. I moved into an apartment with a small patio. It gets a lot of sun, so it should be OK to grow plants, but I need small plants. Are there any really small tomato ...

Craig LeHoullier tending to dwarf tomato plants. Courtesy of Craig LeHoullier In 2005, gardeners Craig LeHouiller and Patrina Nuske-Small created the Dwarf Tomato Project. They wanted to preserve the ...

To a tomato gardener, the dream of harvesting fruit in the kitchen year-round is irresistible. In summer, I’ve grown as many as 70 tomato plants in my garden, with many a delicious harvest. Erratic ...

Let's face it: indoor gardening can be difficult, even for the experienced gardener. On top of juggling sunlight and not accidentally overwatering your plants (no judgment here; it's a common indoor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Naturally, tomatoes grow in a warm climate. Their need for at least six or more hours of direct sunlight and love of heat are two ...