By Mindy McIntosh-Shetter

This summer has been a unique one for any tomato gardener.

The cool and wet spring, dry summer temperatures and lack of rain along with insect infestations has been the norm it seems for the 2010 tomato season.

And the list does not stop there but for my dad the tomato season blues seemed to be never-ending.

First, as a seasoned tomato gardener, my dad decided to plant his tomatoes in planters. Two of these planters were near the house while the third was in the middle of the backyard. He staked his tomatoes in this third container and wrapped fishing line around the tomatoes to deter the deer.

But within a week Read the rest of this entry »

By Kira Hamman

Oh yeah, they’re here.

With the first tiny green gems come the first yucky crawly bugs.

When I see them, my ears ring with the Harry Potter character’s motto – CONSTANT VIGILANCE!

Noticing the buggys early and staying on top of them is most of the battle when it comes to organic pest control. But knowing which ones you’re dealing with helps, too, and to that end we provide this primer of tomato pests:

Tomato Fruitworms
These little guys do a lot of damage to both fruit and leaves. If you Read the rest of this entry »