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The Juicy, Weird, and Wonderful Secrets of the Tomato

The Juicy, Weird, and Wonderful Secrets of the Tomato

Tomatoes may be the highlight of the summer garden, but beneath their shiny red skins lies a world full of…
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Heirloom, Hybrid, GM-Oh My! Understanding These Gardening Terms

Heirloom, Hybrid, GM-Oh My! Understanding These Gardening Terms

I was recently trolled on social media for a “too-perfect” photo of Sasha’s Altai heirloom tomatoes. Given their origins in…
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How One Packet of Tomato Seeds Launched A Gardening Business

How One Packet of Tomato Seeds Launched A Gardening Business

As a new gardening season begins, I’d like to share how my passion for gardening and helping gardeners succeed grew…
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Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

I love to entertain, especially in the summer when produce from the garden is most abundant. One delicious and super-easy…
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Podcast #10: How to Grow Tomatoes – A Primer for Success

Podcast #10: How to Grow Tomatoes – A Primer for Success

There is nothing like the taste of a homegrown tomato! And the best thing? Tomatoes are pretty easy to grow….
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How to Repair a Broken Tomato Plant Stem

How to Repair a Broken Tomato Plant Stem

Oh snap! Did you just accidentally break off the main growing stem of your tomato plant? It happens! While tomato…
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  • Why Tomatoes Stall in Cold Soil and How to Warm Your Garden Faster  May 15, 2026
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Do you know whether your soil is warm enough for planting tomatoes, peppers, melons, and cucumbers? Spoiler alert: it's not!! My newsletter subscribers already know the optimal soil temperatures for these warm-season crops, how to determine soil temperatures, and how to warm the soil! And now you can be in the know too: https://bit.ly/4nuKDinSign up for my newsletter on the site, and you'll get lots of useful gardening tips like these in your inbox (no spam, just good garden info!).And... if you've already planted your warm-season goodies, make sure to cover them tonight... It's going to get chilly! ... See MoreSee Less

Why Tomatoes Stall in Cold Soil and How to Warm Your Garden Faster - The Coeur d'Alene Coop

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Cold soil can stall the growth of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, basil, and other warm-season crops. Learn ideal soil temperatures and ways to warm spring soil.
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