From seed catalogs and roadside stands to menus, we often see the phrase “heirloom tomato.” Let’s look at what the term heirloom means, and the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes.

It’s cold outside! But it’s not too soon to start thinking about the vegetable garden you’d like to have this summer, especially if you plan to start at least some of your edibles from seed. And ...

Q: Can you tell me how to save tomato seeds? Will I get weird tomatoes if they were grown next to different kinds of tomatoes? A: Tomatoes are delicious and versatile, and many of us already have them ...

Ask almost any gardener what they've got growing in the vegetable garden, and they'll say "tomatoes." That's often followed by a laundry list of disease problems or sad tales of how few tomatoes they ...

Heirloom tomatoes are flavorful varieties grown from seeds that farmers have saved and handed down from farmer to farmer, ...