Resource person: Jeannie Liss, 805-526-6453

Location: Strathearn Historical Park and Museum | 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, California, 93063

Description:

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.

 ***PLEASE READ:

Your name and email information will be shared with our partner, the University of California, UC Master Gardener Program.  Your contact information is used to distribute a link to a follow-up survey and relevant program information. The short survey provides us the tools we need to grow and improve the quality of our program. We do not sell or share your contact info with anyone else. If you do not wish to receive the survey please email them at mgevaluation@ucanr.edu.

Available spots: 8 out of 30

Price: $0.00 Taxes waived

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