When I hear the phrase “tomato pest,” the next term which comes to mind is “hornworm.” There are a number of insect pests which bother tomatoes, but I can’t think of any other which is as “spectacular” as the hornworm. …
If you would like to provoke some really animated discussion in a group of gardeners, just ask for their idea of “the perfect tomato.” I can almost guarantee, if there are five gardeners in the room, they’ll provide you with …
If you have tomato plants, sooner or later you’ll encounter hornworms or some other kind of caterpillar which will eat large quantities of leaves, stems and, even fruit. Don’t panic. Usually the plants recover nicely, once the “worm” has been …