TomatoMania! is the “the tomato freaks’ Woodstock” (according to the NY Times).
If you really love tomatoes:
- Your favorite side dish is tomato salad.
- Your favorite main dish is spaghetti marinara.
- Your favorite movie is ‘Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.’
Come see us at Anawalt Lumber, then! We’re hosting TomatoMania! on March 29 and 30 in Hollywood. As a warmup for that big event, we’ll hold a smaller one-day tomato sale at our Los Angeles store.
- When: March 15 (Sat)
- Where: Anawalt Lumber, 1060 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
- Event Time: 8 AM–6 PM
- Guest Speaker: Steve List
- Lecture Time: 1–3 PM
Learn cultivation tips from the experts. Browse a generous selection of tomato plants you won’t find elsewhere — everything from heirloom varieties to dessert tomatoes perfect for your serving tray.
Guest speaker and local gardening legend Steve List will deliver a lecture about all things Solanum lycopersicum. You’ll leave with an even deeper appreciation for America’s favorite vegetable!
Plus, you’ll be among like-minded people.
- Mingle among tomato nerds who share your passion.
- Learn tips and tricks for growing tomatoes at home.
- Purchase exceptional seedlings or adult plants ready to bear fruit.
- Choose from over 100 tomato varieties.
All 4″ tomato plants are $7.00. 1 gallon plants are $12.00.
Why Tomatoes?
- The Gardener’s Choice: Tomatoes are beloved for their superior flavor and abundant summer-long harvests.
- Culinary Flexibility: Who can refuse a pizza? Or a hearty bowl of tomato soup? Tomatoes are the centerpiece in so many savory dishes.
- High Demand for Variety: Avid home gardeners are always scouting for unusual tomato varieties. It gives them something to discuss at their gardening meetups!
- Health Benefits: Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and nutrients. And they taste much better than kale!
About Steve List
From the Los Angeles Daily News:
“Teacher Steve List and hundreds of horticulture students at Sylmar High School have helped launch a green revolution of flowers, fruits and vegetables across the northeast San Fernando Valley.
“They’ve done it by cultivating a year-round cornucopia of seedlings and giving them free to willing nurturers throughout the community.
“When List took over the space in the school’s agriculture Regional Occupational Program seven years ago, it was a weed-choked lot filled with junk under canopy pine, pepper, eucalyptus and silk floss trees.
“Since then, the president of the Valley chapter of the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers has transformed it into a leafy nursery of shrubs, vegetable beds — everything from Brussels sprouts to bush peas to baby lettuce — and fruit trees, all fortified by the school’s own blend of enriched potting soil.”
About TomatoMania!
Started in the early 90s at Hortus Nursery, Tomatomania! includes classes, sales events, tomato tastings, and impromptu social gatherings at popular nurseries and garden destinations across the state.
Each Tomatomania! gathering is unique, welcoming thousands of tomato lovers to a showcase of more than 300 heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties. Featuring everything from pots and fertilizer to stakes and enthusiastic expert advice, the events are a one-stop shop for growing great-tasting tomatoes in your own backyard.
TomatoMania! attracts gardeners of all levels — seasoned veterans and newcomers eager to learn. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the exciting world of tomatoes with like-minded people.
Join us at Anawalt Lumber for a day of fun, discovery, and a ton of tomatoes to kick-start your gardening season! We look forward to seeing you!
Join us for a tomato sale at Anawalt Lumber with expert tips, 100+ tomato varieties, and a lecture for enthusiasts. Kick-start your gardening season with seedlings or adult plants!
Blogs for Tomato Lovers
Growing Tomatoes in Containers: Big Yields in Small Spaces
So why aren’t we all growing our own tomatoes at home? For many people, the answer is space. But what if you could grow tomatoes in some of the smallest porches and kitchen areas?
The 12 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. The right companions can boost productivity, improve soil health, and ward off pests.
Tips for Growing Tomatoes: Maximize Your Harvest
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable for home gardening. They’re relatively easy to grow, remain productive all summer, and can be grown in containers, raised beds, and on ridges.
Mastering the Art of Multiple Tomato Harvests
Tomato plants for summer and fall crops should have their lower leaves pruned and be set deep in the soil or potting mix. Some gardeners dig the hole extra deep and place crushed corn cobs and banana peelings at the bottom.