Q: I'm keen to try growing tomatoes in buckets this year as I only have a small patio space. Is it possible to get a good crop of tomatoes using this method, and is there anything you need to consider ...

The weather may not agree, but the gardening season is well underway. For answers to your questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a simple gardening practice that makes growing vegetables a breeze on a balcony, paved patio, or small backyard: container gardening.

Courtesy All-America Selections SAN ANTONIO — Tomatoes and peppers make excellent container plants. A successful crop starts with the proper container. A 5-gallon plastic bucket will work if you poke ...

Tomatoes are the most popular garden vegetable. The keys to successful tomato growing include timing, variety selection, site preparation and pest control. We plant tomato transplants in the garden on ...