Tomato Roundup Dallas/Forth Worth February 8th

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drthor Irving, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 12, 2014

I have just signed up for this conference in Forth Worth (TX)
http://www.tarrantmg.org/linked/tomato_roundup_2014_brochure.pdf
Sign up deadline : January 31st - here: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1621058-ZUKopabYEv

Tarrant County Master Gardener Association Spring Regional Conference

Saturday, February 8, 2014
Tomato Roundup: All you ever wanted to know about growing tomatoes
Featuring Texas tomato gurus Bill Adams and Tom LeRoy
(authors of “The Texas Tomato Lovers Handbook “ and “Commonsense Vegetable Gardening in the South”)

Cost per person : $45 includes box lunch and snacks

AGENDA

The Tomato King of the Home Garden
Tomato: It’s origin and history
Variety is the spice of life
or should I say salsa?
Heirlooms vs. Hybrids
Grafting: The best of both worlds
Tending the Tomatoes
Location of the tomato patch
Planting and protecting new transplants
Caging, staking or trellises
Fertilization
Irrigation
Managing the Problems
Insect and mites
Tomato diseases
Weed control
Lunch/Visit Vendors
Breakout Sessions - choose one only below:
- Make and Take Tomato Cages (approximate size 48”x42” )
- Make and Take Simple Drip Irrigation Unit
- Raised Beds (examples of three types)
- Cooking with Tomatoes
- Tomato Relatives: Their Care and Culture

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terri_emory Alba, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 17, 2014

drthor, thanks for posting the info. I have the Texas Tomato Lover's Handbook and I think it is a pretty groovy little book. I would love to attend something like this, but it is way too far for me to drive at this point. (As I work many hours during the week and only really garden on the weekends--maybe once I retire). So I will wait to see if you post a report (if you attend).

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drthor Irving, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 17, 2014

Yes, I will attend the class. I did sign up to learn how to make a"Simple Drip Irrigation Unit".
We are very lucky in the DFW area. We do have a lot of gardening classes.

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drthor Irving, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 28, 2014

3 days left before the tomato class registration will end.
Y'all must sign up. This is a great class.

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