Tomatomania Growing the Perfect Tomatoes
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Apr 06 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun, Apr 07 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address (map)
1095 Meadowvale Rd./Santa Ynez Mercantile Bldg
Venue (website)
Forage Florals
Tomatomania and The Starter Farm will be hosting a two-day free event for all Tomatomaniacs living in the Santa Ynez Valley 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.
When: Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Forage Florals, 1095 Meadowvale Road (located in the SY Mercantile Center), Santa Ynez CA 93460
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:
www.forageflorals.com Instagram @forageflorals
www.thestarterfarm.com Instagram @thestarterfarm
For interviews or more information contact:
Arlene Winnick WinnickPR Arlene@winnickpr.com 310 488 1399