Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 14, Number 20

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.

Build a Shed In A Weekend Even With Zero Woodworking Experience

Winter is just around the corner. And that’s a perfect time to build the shed you’ve been dreaming about.

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.

You’ve got some extra time. Why not use it to build the shed you’ve wanted and needed … and save a bundle in the process.

Check out Ryan’s Shed Plans here.

NEW! Check for tomato growing tips each day on our Facebook page

Here’s the dirt: Tomato Dirt’s long-standing Facebook page was hacked last year. For your safety and privacy, we closed it. But never fear! We’ve started a new page with good security.

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: Grow Cherry Tomatoes Indoors All Year Long

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The end of the growing season doesn’t mean the end to a fresh harvest.

You can grow cherry tomatoes indoors all year round.

Cherry tomatoes are well-suited for indoor gardening because they can thrive in containers and don't require as much space as larger varieties. They are perfect for growing in small areas such as apartments, kitchens, or balconies.

Indoor gardening allows you to control the environment, including light, temperature, humidity, and watering. It’s less work – no weeding and less pruning. You can have healthier plants and more consistent yields since you can avoid unpredictable outdoor weather like frost, extreme heat, or heavy rainfall.

Plus, indoor plants are less exposed to common garden pests like aphids, hornworms, or slugs, and diseases like blight. No pesticides or fungicides mean healthier, chemical-free produce.

And while outdoor cherry tomatoes are limited to the summer season, indoors you can extend the harvest as long as Keep Reading …

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Start a compost bin this fall

And you don’t need to pay top dollar for this amazing soil enricher. You can create your own compost right in your backyard using simple kitchen and garden refuse.

The best way to do that is by using a compost bin.

Building and maintaining a compost pile is the surest, easiest way to become a better gardener. And it’s great for the environment.

Not only will you be producing the best possible food for your garden, but by watching leaves, eggshells, orange rinds, and grass clippings become transformed into rich compost filled with earthworms and other soil creatures, you'll help re-use resources that you might otherwise throw away. Check out dozens of different kinds of compost bin models offered to Tomato Dirt readers from our friends at Gardener’s Supply – and choose the one that works best for you.

More Tips for Growing Indoor Tomatoes