Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 12, Number 10

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.

Get Cagey With Tomatoes

One of my favorite sites to browse for gardening gear is Gardener’s Supply . They’ve got an awesome selection of tomato cages and supports (and staking gear for other plants you grow, too, like roses, beans, peas, and container tomatoes.)

And great news if you find something and buy it at GS: their products are 100% guaranteed. Have fun browsing and getting ideas for your garden.

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FEATURE: 5 of the Best Ways to Stake Tomatoes

No, you don’t have to.

But it’s a good idea.

When you stake tomatoes, you give plants extra support. Stems to grow stronger.

Also, as tomato plants grow vertically, you have more room in your garden for other crops … or more tomatoes.

Plus, staking tomatoes keeps leaves and fruit off the ground and helps prevent the spread of diseases.

There are at least 5 tomato staking methods you can use successfully. Gardeners have found all five work well … (Keep reading)

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Tomato Growing Tip: Don’t Wait to Stake!

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Save When You Create Your Own Custom 3-Plant Bundles for Containers

Want to save money – and choose your own vegetable and herb varieties?

The good folks at Burpee understand. They’re gardeners, too. And they have their favorite tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and herbs.

That’s why they’ve created their special Mix & Match offer. You can create your own custom 3-plant bundles of herbs and vegetables – and save money in the process.

Let’s say you want to grow Brandywine, Super Sweet 100 Tomatoes, and Sweet Emerald Giant Peppers. You can create your own bundle of those 3 varieties and purchase them at the bundle price!

Bundled plants come in multiples of 3. The more bundles you buy, the more you save. Buy two or more bundles and save an additional 20%. Check out the Mix & Match offer.

More Tips for Staking Tomatoes