Epsom salt, chemically known as magnesium sulfate, is often touted as a beneficial supplement for tomato plants. The magnesium and sulfur found in Epsom salt are essential nutrients that support ...

There is some discrepancy as to the usefulness of Epsom salt for tomatoes. Many gardeners swear by the use of the product in many areas of the garden. However, the high levels of magnesium in Epsom ...

Q: I have read that you should fertilize tomato plants with Epsom salt. When should you add it, and how much should you add? A: We don’t generally recommend using Epsom salt in the garden. Epsom salt ...

Nothing rattles a gardener faster than spotting the first signs of blight on a tomato. The brown spots creep in, leaves start to yellow, and before you know it, the plant looks like it's waving a ...

Dear Carol: I read your column about tomato late blight a few weeks ago and would like to ask a couple more questions about the blight. I read that the late blight does not remain in the soil, but ...

11:54, Sun, Jun 22, 2025 Updated: 11:58, Sun, Jun 22, 2025 Successfully growing tomatoes one year is enough to convince any gardener that it will be just as easy to do again. However, tomatoes are ...

It can be difficult to determine what disease is affecting the veggies in your garden, but if you look closely, you can tell ...

The start of the autumn garden season begins as nights grow cooler, and days become shorter and this is also when late summer and fall garden problems start to sprout. From late blights on tomatoes to ...

Powdery mildew is starting to grow on this squash. Mildews are fungal, so baking soda, potassium bicarbonate and cornmeal tea sprays are effective in treating it. Howard Garrett Well, how’s your ...