Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden
Your Successful Tomato Harvest
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Do you like tomatoes, Reader? But how do we ensure we actually get a successful harvest of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes or eggplants? Join us tonight at 4:30 PT / 5:30 MT / 6:30 CT / 7:30 ET. Dave and I are hosting a live webinar focusing on the Solanaceae family.
Most of all, we'll be giving you all the juicy tips on how to have a Successful Solanacea Harvest on our Solanacea Festival webinar! If you've been wondering which tomato varieties to try, why your eggplant always sulks in June, or how to keep peppers producing longer, come with your questions and register below!
Hope to see you tonight. Grow abundantly, |
Dave & Nicky Schauder
Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden
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