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 ...

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.

These seasonal stunners are here for a good time, not a long time.

If you haven’t had the chance or pleasure to grow heirloom tomatoes, try it this year. There are slicers, beefsteaks, cherries, and more to explore when it comes to the passed-down, open-pollinated ...

You’ve probably seen gnarled, colorful tomatoes in the supermarket produce section, perhaps off-season, labeled “heirloom.” They may look enough like the real thing, but you won’t get the full story ...

Heirloom seeds are curated over many generations for their ability to produce plants of characteristic beauty and culinary superiority. The names of some heirloom plants can be just as colorful as the ...

For gardeners with short growing seasons, tomatoes that grow with some speed are a smart choice. These are some of the best ...