tomato gardening

🍅 Tomato Pollination Troubleshooting: Why Your Plants Are Blooming but Not Fruiting
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🍅 Tomato Pollination Troubleshooting: Why Your Plants Are Blooming but Not Fruiting

A slow, intuitive approach to helping your tomatoes set fruit—with grace, not panic. 🌼 Introduction: When Flowers Hold Promise… But No Fruit Appears There’s a kind of hope wrapped in a tomato blossom. That tiny yellow flare signals your hard work might finally pay off. But what happens when the plant is thriving, blooming profusely—and…

How to Deal with Squash Bugs and Hornworms: Rescue Your Garden Naturally

How to Deal with Squash Bugs and Hornworms: Rescue Your Garden Naturally

Early summer mornings in the garden often begin with quiet joy—coffee in hand, sunlight catching on dew-kissed leaves, and the promise of tomatoes ripening on the vine… until you notice a chewed leaf, a trail of droppings, or a wilted squash plant. Friend, I’ve been there. The first time I discovered hornworms on my heirloom…

A photo collage of companion plants for tomatoes, with vibrant natural colors. There are tomatoes, basil, marigolds, and nasturtiums. The background is a lush green garden. Overlaid on the image is the text "Grow Together: Tomato Companion Plants" in bold, whimsical lettering. The design is clean and inviting, with the visuals and text harmonizing together.

The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes: Boost Growth & Keep Pests Away

Introduction Tomatoes are the stars of the summer garden, but they don’t like to grow alone. Companion planting is one of the easiest and most natural ways to boost tomato growth, improve flavor, and keep pests away—all without relying on chemicals. I’ve tested many companion plants in my Zone 9 garden, and I can tell…