Growing Great Tomatoes: Tomato Planting Working Lab

Imagine it's mid-May, and you're all ready to plant your tomatoes, but you've got some questions. "How far apart should they be planted? What do I do with really leggy tomatoes? Can I pinch off any of the lower leaves? Should I put any kind of compost or fertilizer in the planting hole? What about companion plants for tomatoes?"

If you'd like answers to these kinds of questions and more, come join Marybeth at the Grateful Tomato Garden as we work side-by-side to plant a whole 34' long bed of tomato plants. We'll practice deep planting and trench planting techniques as we discuss proper plant spacing according to plant variety and other tips for how to increase your tomato productivity, flavor and plant health.

We will be working in the garden during this hands-on working lab, so please dress in comfortable gardening clothes and be sure to check the weather!

Note: In case of rain, class may have to be rescheduled.