Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in McHenry County for a presentation by Bob Zeni “The Chicago ...

Heirloom tomatoes, unlike regular tomatoes, are open-pollinated, means their offsprings are the exact copies of the parent ...

And do they all grow as hanging plants, or do some grow upright like the larger varieties? Appreciate the expertise. A: Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties of tomatoes that ...

Sun-ripened and perhaps a little odd-looking, the humble heirloom tomato has one big win over commercial varieties, and that's their flavour. Nabil Ahmad is a research fellow in horticulture at ...

Seedlings planted by Bob Zeni grow in a greenhouse in 2022. Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, plants a wide range of heirloom varieties. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) Zeni is helping preserve ...

It’s high time to enjoy the fruits of your labor by harvesting and eating delicious homegrown tomatoes. When you eat them, ...

Heirloom tomatoes are enjoying a quiet revival among gardeners and homesteaders who crave flavor, variety, and a deeper connection to gardening traditions, ...

The mix of fresh crab, avocado and juicy heirloom tomatoes here is a classic combination. But Sue Zemanick makes it seem new by tossing the salad with a vibrant, spicy dressing spiked with jalapeño.