Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast

30 Years of Growing Tomatoes: Lessons From My Garden

Kathi Rodgers Season 3 Episode 37

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After 30 years of growing tomatoes, I've made just about every mistake there is to make. I've experimented with varieties, trellises, pruning methods, containers, raised beds, and just about everything in between.

In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest lessons my tomato plants have taught me. We'll talk about finding what works in your garden, why experimenting is part of the process, and the simple practices I've settled on after three decades of trial and error.

If you've ever wondered whether you're "doing it right," this episode is for you.

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