Prime your palates, tomato lovers! Anawalt Lumber invites you to Southern California’s favorite festival for all things Solanum lycopersicum: TomatoMania!
It’s Free & Fun!
- Where: Anawalt Lumber, 1001 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, CA
- When: March 29 & 30 (Sat & Sun)
The event will run from 8 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 9 AM – 6 PM on Sunday.
Choose from 60 tomato varieties. Our plant experts will guide you through the smorgasbord of choices. It’s the world’s largest (and most fun) tomato seedling sale!
Special Bonus: Tomato “College” with Steve List
Local gardening guru Steve List will host a separate event, sponsored by TomatoMania!, at Anawalt’s flagship store. Learn tomato cultivation tips from the master and browse a generous selection of tomato seedlings.
- When: March 15 (Sat)
- Where: Anawalt Lumber, 1060 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
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!
Why TomatoMania?
The first TomatoMania! was held in the 1990s at Hortus Nursery in Pasadena. It has since blossomed into a series of events across California. This year, Anawalt Lumber is a lucky host.
TomatoMania! is more than a plant sale — it’s a gathering of interesting people sharing their passion for the succulent red orb.
- Meet fellow tomato enthusiasts.
- Share tips on growing your own tomatoes at home.
- Purchase seedlings or adult plants you won’t find anywhere else.
All 4″ tomato plants are $7.00. 1 gallon plants are $12.00.
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.
About TomatoMania!
Tomatomania! is a huge community of enthusiastic tomato lovers and the world’s largest (and most fun) tomato seedling sale. The New York Times called it “the tomato freaks’ Woodstock”.
Started in the early 90s at Hortus, Tomatomania! includes classes, sales events, tomato tastings, and impromptu social gatherings at popular nurseries and garden destinations across the state.
Each Tomatomania! event 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 the 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 weekend filled with fun, discovery, and a ton of tomatoes to kick-start your gardening season! We look forward to celebrating with you!
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