Garden to Table Series - Tomato Time: Secrets of Growing Perfect Tomatoes

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Craving the unbeatable taste of sun-ripened tomatoes fresh from your own garden? Join us to discover why Ventura County's Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place to grow these beloved fruits! Whether you dream of juicy beefsteaks for the perfect sandwich or sweet cherry tomatoes for snacking, our Master Gardener instructor, Terry Garman, will guide you through proven growing techniques for our local climate.

From selecting the right varieties to mastering support methods and natural pest management, we'll cover the complete growing cycle – seed starting through harvest. Get expert tips on common challenges, succession planting for continuous harvests, plus simple cooking and preservation methods to enjoy your homegrown bounty year-round.

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 10am-11am

Location: Strathearn House, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley

Link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47302

Walk ins Welcome!

If you have gardening questions, please email our free Master Gardener Helpline at mgventura@ucdavis.edu

To Cancel this class email: masn2001@msn.com