Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 15, Number 23

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.

Save During Burpee’s End-of-Season Clearance Sale

Seeds … herbs … tools containers … our friends at Burpee’s are clearing out their 2025 stock to make way for next growing season. And you can save big!

Check out all kinds of gardening products for sale at clearance prices. Sale items are added each day and each week so be sure to check the sale page now and then regularly over the next couple of weeks.

Right now is the perfect time to stock up for next season or buy holiday gifts for the gardeners on your list.

And since Burpee has been around for more than 140 years, they’re able to answer your gardening questions, too.

Click here to start shopping. And have fun!

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FEATURE: The Juicy History of the Tomato

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It’s natural to think this kitchen staple has always existed in its present form.

But the history of the tomato

In fact, not so long ago, people thought tomatoes were poisonous.

Really.

Since then, the tomato has journeyed from wild berry to global superstar.

Let’s dig into the flavorful history of the tomato and how this once-mysterious fruit won over the world …Keep reading

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Get the book and you’ll also get 6 free bonuses, including the Family Tomato Cookbook and a database of 1300 varieties of tomatoes. More details here.

Tomato Growing Tip: The earliest tomatoes were ...

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Get more tips for growing tomatoes on our Tomato Growing Tips Pinterest board.

All I Want For Christmas Is My Own Shed

Christmas is just around the corner. And that’s a perfect time to get the shed you’ve been dreaming about. And you can build it yourself!

Ryan Henderson has taught more than 4,000 people to build professional looking sheds. He has even taught absolute newbies – those without ANY experience at all. Each of his plans includes a complete materials list, step-by-step directions, and photos and instructions. No extra trips to Home Depot or Lowe’s. You won’t be guessing whether you’ve got it right not.

And now you can get Ryan’s Shed Plans at a special rate. (Check it out here.)

Why not build the shed you’ve wanted and needed … and save a bundle in the process.

Check out Ryan’s Shed Plans here.

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