You've likely seen the term "vine-ripened" as a way of describing some tomatoes at the grocery store. Perhaps it conjures up an image of plump red tomatoes on a sun-drenched vine, which will make the ...

View post: Former Eagles, Raiders Lineman Dies At 55 After Stabbing at L.A. Homeless Encampment A major recall of vine-ripened tomatoes spans 11 states, and the health risk could lead to death in some ...

Once established, tomato plants can continue to grow and ripen fruit throughout the growing season. How long they'll continue to produce mostly depends on the variety, climate, and care they receive ...

One of the simple joys of summer is access to great-tasting tomatoes. Whether grown and picked at “color break” from a home garden or bought fully ripened at a local farmers market or grocery store, ...

It is common practice for gardeners to pick tomatoes while still green and then allow them to ripen indoors. This is done for a variety of reasons. Some gardeners pick their tomatoes early because ...

I have lots of tomatoes on the vine, and many are large in size. None seem to be ripening or changing color. Is there any way to promote ripening? — Robert Thorn Relax. You just have a bad case of the ...

Q: I planted elephant ears bulbs this spring but they haven't done much so far. Why aren't they getting tall like others I see? First of all, there are several varieties of elephant ears, height ...

Autumn is upon us, and the year’s first freeze looms. Tender summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumber and sweet potatoes are ready to take their final bow of 2023. However, the harvest output of ...

Paris Alston: You're listening to GBH's Morning Edition. We are getting a bit of a break today from the wet weather that's become all too familiar this summer. But enjoy it while last because later ...

Q: I live near the lake and have not had a frost yet. There are still green tomatoes in my garden. How can I get them to ripen? A: As fall temperatures finally arrive, sometimes we look out in our ...