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.

One of people's favorite garden vegetables is tomatoes. There are virtually hundreds if not thousands of different varieties. Tomatoes come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Everyone seems to have a ...

Vegetable plants can be either heirloom or hybrid. During the gardening season, we often hear about heirloom vegetables, and many of the tomatoes and peppers we personally buy are heirloom varieties.

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 ...

Temperatures are dropping, the holidays are over, and gardeners are starting to look towards the next growing season with excitement. Many gardeners swear by the tried-and-true heirloom tomato ...

Shopping at the farmers market is the best way to pick up fresh produce, including certain varieties of tomato that rarely ...

Did you know gardeners have over 10,000 different varieties of tomato from which to choose for spring planting? No wonder gardeners have differing opinions about which is the best. Gardeners are an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you started your garden yet? Want advice on how to start a raised garden bed? On this episode of MorningLine, Nick Beres is ...