Several dozen avid gardeners are learning to take a chance with the variety of their tomatoes.
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - You can find it in almost every garden in the United States, and it was today's topic at the Brown Bag Lunch series at the Allen County Children's Garden. The tomato.
Heirloom tomatoes offer a variety of size, shape, and color, which offers great flavor.
Several dozen avid gardeners are learning to take a chance with the variety of their tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes offer a variety of size, shape, and color, which offers great flavor. And whether it's a cherry tomato or a larger variety, they all have the same need in the garden.
The Brown Bag Series has two more sessions for the season. They meet on Tuesday afternoons from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the gazebo at the Children's Garden.
"They like to have consistent water, and they're heavy feeders. So you have to be aware of their needs. But other than that, they like to grow. They're pretty hardy, not hardy as far as frost goes, but they are a pretty tough plant; put it that way," said Sandy Bindel, 22-year Master Gardener.
The Brown Bag Series has two more sessions for the season. They meet on Tuesday afternoons from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the gazebo at the Children's Garden. The Allen County Children's Garden is located at 620 W Market Street, Lima, OH 45801.
