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August 10, 2022 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables grown in the home garden, but they also happen to be highly susceptible to disease and pests. In this third and final episode of the Growing Tomatoes podcast series, I’ll discuss a few of the most common diseases and pests that affect tomatoes. From early blight to hornworms, we’ll cover the essentials…
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July 1, 2022 By Candace Godwin 2 Comments

In this second part of the Growing Tomatoes Primer, I continue the conversation about growing healthy, productive tomato plants. I’ll share how-to tips on pruning to keep your tomatoes disease free and a few tomato issues that most gardeners experience over the season. These include the often misunderstood blossom end rot, tomato leaf curl, cat-facing and more. You’ll learn what…
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Pruned tomato plant | The Coeur d Alene Coop

June 30, 2022 By Candace Godwin 1 Comment

There’s one topic that everyone who grows tomatoes has an opinion about – and that’s pruning. To prune or not to prune? Ah, good question! There are several reasons why you might want to prune your tomatoes, including to prevent disease; to remove sucker-branches that can crowd the plant; for shape and growth habit, especially for espaliering or single-stem vertical…
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June 3, 2022 By Candace Godwin 2 Comments

There is nothing like the taste of a homegrown tomato! And the best thing? Tomatoes are pretty easy to grow. In this podcast episode, I’ll share some tips and information for growing your best tomato ever! From how to plant and water (deep for both), fertilizing tips, understanding tomato blossom drop, and even some “rescue first aid” to repair a…
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