· A complete guide to growing heirloom tomatoes, whether you have a backyard or a small garden set up · Learn about tomato varieties, germination, planting, staking and caging, food, water, maintenance, pest control and diseases, and harvesting · Understand the benefits of growing your own tomatoes that go beyond the obvious fact that they taste better · Also included are fascinating tomato lore and expert tips and techniques · Written in the witty, funny, and conversational tone Mike McGrath is known for in his popular PBS show, You Bet Your Garden