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    How to Grow Tomatoes in a Home Garden: An Illustrated Guide

    Tomatoes are a popular plant among home gardeners. The vegetable is fairly easy to grow and packed full of healthy nutrients. Tomatoes are low in saturated fat;  very low in cholesterol; high in dietary fiber, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus; and very high in vitamin C, niacin, folate, potassium, copper, and manganese. […] More

  • Red and Yellow Tomato Baby Food Cubes
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    Baby Food Recipes: Red and Yellow Tomatoes

    I started making homemade baby food for my daughter before she started eating solids at six months old. Since that time, I have continued to make huge batches of food for her that I froze in ice cube freeze and store in my deep freezer. Even though she is a toddler, my daughter still enjoys […] More

  • Using Red Pepper to Protect Tomato Plants
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    Using Red Pepper to Protect Tomato Plants

    Tomatoes and red peppers are favorite fruits and vegetables among many gardeners. Both plants are available in many popular varieties such as cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, beefeater tomatoes, red bell peppers, and red chili peppers. As foods both low in saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and calories and high in vitamins and minerals, tomatoes and red […] More