Carroll County Master Gardeners celebrate heirloom tomatoes — grown from seeds passed down through generations — next month ...

Question for Dan Gill: I am very interested in growing heirloom tomatoes, but many of the varieties that I plant don't seem to do too well for me. My Creole Get heirloom tomato seeds ready now for ...

The online seed store Tomato Fest is extending its annual heirloom tomato sale, ... Most seeds are nearly 50% off, at $2 per pack; others are discounted 30%. Advertisement.

When you bite into something like an heirloom tomato, it's clear that generations of farmers and gardeners saved those seeds for a reason: Many heirlooms are known for their intense or unique flavor.

Q: We were given 'Yellow Pear' tomato seeds from tasty, low-acid fruit. When and how do I plant them? — M.T., Houston A: Seed from hybrid tomatoes do not come true, but heirloom tomatoes such as ...

Learn how to save seeds from tomatoes to revive heirloom varieties by saving heirloom tomato seeds and safeguard against future food uncertainty. Midsummer is here, and, for most gardeners, this ...

Choosing seeds to grow your plants can be overwhelming with so many options. Learn the difference between heirloom and hybrid ...

If you’re traveling to out-of-the-way farmers markets or find yourself dining on beautiful heirloom tomato varieties that you find particularly delicious, save a tomato slice to take home. Then save ...

Q: We are going to plant seeds saved from store-bought heirloom tomatoes. Any advice? J.S., Houston A: It's a little late to be sowing seed as it takes 6 to 8 weeks to get 6-inch transplants for ...

Q. How can I preserve seeds from my heirloom tomato plants?— Tom McClow, WinfieldA. Select ripened tomatoes from the most vigorous plants with the best-tasting fruit. Scoop out seeds and the gel ...

Suzanne Walton, of Eldersburg, holds the bags of heirloom seeds she collected to take home at the Master Gardeners’ 16th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival at the Carroll County Farmer’s Market ...

Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter -- these are names that make a tomato lover's heart race. They conjure up images of backyard plants grown from hard-sought seeds, of ...