Gardening is a hobby for those who don't need instant gratification. Planting, weeding, and fertilizing all join together to bring long-term results. So when drama unfurls among your vegetable leaves, ...

I saw your recent column about tomato fruitworms, and was wondering if this pest also eats leaves. The leaves of one of my tomato plants are being eaten by something. A couple of the branches now have ...

Yes, this is a hornworm. And yes, it looks a lot like a tomato worm or a tobacco worm. And lucky for this hornworm, it doesn’t feast on tomato leaves. It eats the leaves of several native plants, ...

Have you seen big green worms on your tomato plants? These are likely hornworms – either tobacco hornworms or tomato hornworms. Believe it or not, tobacco hornworms are what you find most often on ...

DEAR HELOISE: I have read your column in the Dayton Daily News for years and have put many of the tips to use in my home. I’m a senior citizen, and I’ve had difficulty moving the screen pointer on my ...

Hornworms are a common tomato plant pest. This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk. Question: I am trying to identify ...

The recent rains have helped everything that is growing in your garden, flowerbeds and yard. Hopefully we will continue to get the needed rains. The only problem is you also getting unwanted weeds. So ...

When critters invade your garden, it can feel like a losing battle. But with the right approach, you can protect your plants and enjoy a truly stunning garden here in Prescott. Let’s tackle the ...

Tomatoes are the quintessential summer garden crop, but they’re not always simple to grow. In fact, by this point in the growing season, even the most experienced gardener may be having problems.

Although I wrote about this phenomenon a few years ago, I’m revisiting the subject now because they have returned. The ‘they’ consists of masses of catalpa hornworms currently consuming the leaves of ...

Growing your own tomatoes at home can be very rewarding. You can use the fruits — and, yes, tomatoes are fruits — to make everything from sauce, salsa, soup, salads, and more. Tomatoes are often ...

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown by gardeners. They are routinely dependable on producing fruit. Many can be grown in containers so that people with limited space can still enjoy a fresh ...