Tomatomania -learn the secrets to selecting the best tomatoes for your VC garden
Tomatomania and The Starter Farm will be hosting a two-day free event for all Tomatomaniacs living in Ventura County and environs who want to produce a bumper crop of tomatoes this season. Browse the many varieties pre-selected by experts for all types of gardens.
Who/what: Mark Donofrio, owner of The Starter Farm, home to the Tomatomania test gardens, and his team will help gardeners (veterans and newbies) explore and find the right tomato seedlings for growing success in their region. After years of growing hundreds of varieties, Mark is eager to share his ‘tomato’ lore, knowledge and selections for 2024.
Programs/Events: Donofrio will present two free classes followed by Q&A:
April 6 @ 1pm “Finding Your Perfect Tomato: choosing the right variety that suits your needs and garden locations.
April 7 @ 1pm “Tomato Plant Pitfalls: identifying challenges and ensuring the best success for a fantastic Tomato season
April 7 All Day/Free/Kids“Tomatomania Kid’s Tomato Potting Plant area. Each child can plant a seedling in a take home pot to plant in their own yard.
April 6 & 7 Test Varieties.There will be a small selection of our 2024 testing varieties that will be grown for the first time on our farm. Customers can purchase these new varieties and can ‘be along for the ride" in testing these exciting new varieties. This is a limited supply
- The Starter Farm has chosen Orange Strawberry as their favorite for 2024. Tomatomania’s pick is Harvard Square.
- As an expert in growing cut flowers and a graduate of the Floret Flower Farming School, , Mark has created special flower six packs that Tomatomania guests can purchase
- Expand your garden and take home The Starter Farm’s unusual herbs to compliment your farm fresh meals
- Websites:
- Instagram @forageflorals
- Instagram @thestarterfarm
Date: April 06, 2024 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Forage Florals | 1095 Meadowvale Rd In the Santa Ynez Mercantile Center, Santa Ynez, CA 90210 | 13104881399
Admission:
FREE
Event website: tomatomania.com
