QUESTION: Do rabbits eat tomatoes? I know they love greens, but I am wondering if my tomato plants are relatively safe. -- Tina I ANSWER: Yes, rabbits will eat tomatoes. They don’t only enjoy the plants themselves but also the fruits. Rabbits are herbivores. This means that … [Read more...]
Keep Tomato Hornworms Away with a Sacrificial Dill Plant
One of the prime tenets of effective organic gardening is companion planting. When carefully planned, this process can protect certain species from specific pests. One way to do this is to offer a trap crop that the pest loves more than your main crop, something you can … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Tomato Problems
There is no better feeling in the world than walking into your own garden and picking a big, red, juicy tomato off of the vine. Slicing into the gorgeous fruit and putting it onto your sandwich can be almost as satisfying as eating it. Homegrown, vine ripened tomatoes are one of … [Read more...]