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February 26, 2026

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 16, Number 5

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.


Grow Better Tomatoes This Season (and Next) With A Garden Planner


Growing tomatoes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Tomato Dirt’s 10-page, reusable Tomato Growing Planner Printable walks you through the entire tomato season — from planting to harvest — with clear guidance, simple checklists, and easy-to-follow pages.

You’ll love this planner because it …

  • Uses a simple, step-by-step system
  • Helps you prevent common tomato mistakes
  • Lets you print and reuse every season
  • Offers an instant digital download

Take a minute right now to check out Tomato Dirt’s Tomato Growing Planner Printable . And get ready for your best tomato growing season ever!


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: The REAL Benefit of Using a Garden Planner


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Do you need a garden planner?

If you’ve ever stood in your garden thinking…

  • “Did I fertilize last week?”
  • “When did I plant these?”
  • “Why did this variety do better than that one?”

You’re not alone. Remembering everything about your garden is next to impossible.

Yet many gardeners — especially beginners — wonder if using a garden planner is really necessary.

After all, people have grown vegetables for centuries.

So… do you actually need a garden planner?

This short answer is read more...


Best Tips for Growing Tomatoes: Bestseller in 89 Countries


THE tomato-growing Bible and best-seller in 89 countries: How to Grow Juicy Tomatoes. Two horticulturalists combine forces to give you advice about the right way to prune, fertilize, water and stake tomatoes.

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: 2 great reasons to use a garden planner


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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 Getting Your Garden Started

How to Start A Vegetable Garden Successfully: 10 Tips How To Pick The Best Spot For Growing Tomates How To Prepare Your Soil For Growing Tomatoes 10 Ways To Get The Most From Your Garden Space

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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