“Home grown tomatoes, home grown tomatoes, what would life be without home grown tomatoes. Only two things that money can’t buy, that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes.” - Guy Clark There is nothing like eating a home grown tomato fresh out of the sun. And for us tomato lovers, there are few things more satisfying and enjoyable than tending to a garden full of our favorite fruited plants.
You may be a seasoned gardener, and if so, you probably know more than me. But if you are open to some backyard coaching in the tomato department, then this column is for you. Here are some tips on growing totally terrific tomatoes.
Serious gardeners often start their own tomato plants from seed. That is a topic for another day. For now, let’s assume we are making a trip to the local feed store, nursery, or Home Depot. Our first question is what to buy?
