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 varieties that stay small. I’ve heard of “micro” tomato plants. Where can I ...

Confused by tomato terms like determinate, indeterminate or green shoulders? Here’s what Yakima gardeners need to know before ...

Tomatoes can come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and flavors. Look at any catalog, website, or nursery and you will be faced with a huge selection of varieties to choose from. Every grower has ...

There's really nothing like a tomato straight from the garden, so ripe it feels almost like a water balloon. It tastes much better than the store-bought kind. If you never had one, you might be ...

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 ...