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[Tomato Dirt #352] 10 ways to get the most from your 2026 garden space
January 01, 2026

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 16, Number 1

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 – LIMITED TIME


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. Sale ends January 5!


Check for tomato growing tips each day on our Facebook page


Each day, we post helpful tomato growing tips on our Facebook page.

You’re invited to like the page and get plenty of tomato growing tips. And please share the new page with other gardeners you know!

Hop on over to Facebook and click “Like” right now, while you’re thinking about it.


FEATURE: 10 Ways To Get The Most From Your Garden Space in 2026


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“I wish I had more garden space!”

It’s a common refrain, particularly for those of us who have caught the gardening bug – and those who are gardening with limited room.

We want to try different crops.

We want to fill more raised beds.

We want our harvests to be so thick that our freezers and shelves are overflowing and our neighbors say, “You’ve given me plenty."

Here’s the good news …

You can plant and pick much more produce simply by using a better strategy with the garden space you already have ... Keep reading …


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You’ll be able to diagnose pest and disease problems using step by step priceless information, illustrated with 260 full color photos.

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: One way to get more from your garden space


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


Get Ready For Spring! Build A Shed In A Weekend


A new growing season 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.


More About Garden Layouts and Planning

How To Start a Vegetable Garden: 10 Tips How To Plan Your Garden Layout 3 Types of Row Planting for Your Veggie Garden Starting a Raised Bed Garden: FAQs

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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