Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 15, Number 25

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.

Tomato Seeds on Sale – Get Yours EARLY

Each year, our friends at TomatoFest have a huge year-end sale on their tomato seeds. NOW is the time to get yours.

Choose from more than 400 favorite heirloom tomato varieties and tomato seed collections – up to 50% off regular retail prices during this once-a-year sale from our friends at TomatoFest.

Visit the TomatoFest store now to get best selection.

Check for tomato growing tips each day on our Facebook page

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FEATURE: How To Protect Outdoor Pots In Winter

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But the pots themselves need love, too.

Freezing weather, ice, snow, and wild temperature swings can all be hard on containers, especially clay, ceramic, and terracotta.

You need to know how to protect outdoor pots in winter from cracking.

The good news? You don’t need fancy supplies.

With a few simple steps, you can keep your outdoor pots from cracking, crumbling, or turning to mush by spring. Let’s walk through what actually works and what’s worth skipping. First …

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Tomato Growing Tip: The best way to protect outdoor containers

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Start a compost bin – yes, even in winter

And you don’t need to pay top dollar for this amazing soil enricher. You can create your own compost right in your backyard using simple kitchen and garden refuse.

The best way to do that is by using a compost bin.

Building and maintaining a compost pile is the surest, easiest way to become a better gardener. And it’s great for the environment.

Not only will you be producing the best possible food for your garden, but by watching leaves, eggshells, orange rinds, and grass clippings become transformed into rich compost filled with earthworms and other soil creatures, you'll help re-use resources that you might otherwise throw away. Check out different kinds of compost bin models offered to Tomato Dirt readers from our friends at Burpee’s – and choose the one that works best for you.

More Tips for Winterizing Your Garden