What happens when you use eggs as fertilizer to grow tomatoes in the garden? Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre ...

The next time you crack an egg in the kitchen, save the shell. Eggshells contain important nutrients that can enrich your compost pile or feed plants, including tomatoes. Using eggshells on tomatoes ...

hands tending to tomato plant with tomatoes growing - Kateryna Dziavoruk/Getty Images Tomato plants can be a little dramatic, and they are strict about their requirements: water, sun, and calcium. If ...

Eggshells are a popular folk method for growing healthy, vigorous garden plants like tomatoes. But is there any proof to back up those benefits? Here's a look at whether eggshells are good for plants, ...

Gardeners wish they knew they could pick tomatoes earlier in the growing cycle so they lose fewer tomatoes to rotting. Eggshells can increase calcium in garden soil, preventing tomatoes from suffering ...

Before you trash those eggshells, know this: tomatoes cheer, potatoes perk up — and they're not the only ones. This humble ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...