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Of all the long-awaited homegrown vegetables, tomatoes top most lists. In January we long for the first bite of a sun-warmed tomato, and we rush to plant them as soon as the first warm day arrives.

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 ...

A diet filled with fruits and vegetables can help to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and even lower the risk of eye and digestive problems. With that many benefits, ...