Digging Deeper Saturday: Growing Tomatoes Well on the Olympic Peninsula

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If you’ve ever coaxed along a tomato plant only to end the season with a handful of green fruit, you’re not alone. Tomatoes love heat, and, as we all know, here on the Olympic Peninsula, that can be in short supply. Gardeners eager to improve their tomato harvest are invited to a special “Digging Deeper” presentation hosted by the WSU Master Gardener Program. Growing Tomatoes Well on the Olympic Peninsula will be held Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden located at 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim. During this informative session, veteran Clallam County Master Gardeners Betsy Burlingame, Dave Eberle, Nancy Kohn, Laurel Moulton, David Rambin, Jeanette Stehr-Green, and Audreen Williams will share proven strategies for success. Participants will learn which tomato varieties perform best locally, how to plant for heat capture, and how to care for plants throughout the season. The presentation will also explore the advantages and challenges of growing tomatoes in greenhouses and hoop houses. Small group demonstrations will cover planting and pruning techniques, trellising, season extenders, and how to identify and manage common tomato problems. Drawing on years of hands-on experience growing tomatoes in Clallam County, the Master Gardeners will offer practical, research-based guidance tailored to local conditions. The Goal is that participants will leave with WSU-recommended and Master Gardener proven techniques to help produce reliable, vine-ripened tomatoes at home. Event Details: What: Digging Deeper Presentation - Growing Tomatoes Well on the Olympic Peninsula When: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Where: Woodcock Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Road Sequim Cost: Free No registration is required. Dress for the weather, as the program is held outdoors. For more information, visit the Clallam County Master Gardener Foundation website: clallamcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org