Upcoming Events
Past Events
TOMATOMANIA!
Friday, March 27, 2020 - Sunday, March 29, 2020
TOMATOMANIA!, the world’s largest tomato seedling sale, returns to Descanso Gardens. At the plant sale, select from hundreds of healthy seedlings, including heirloom varieties, old favorites and unusual offerings. Get tips from experts on growing great tomatoes at talks.
Tomato Essentials
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
For our March event, Laura Taylor presented “Tomato Essentials”, her steps and secrets for tomato success. In the 20 years that Laura has been growing tomatoes, she has developed a system that consistently provides impressive results. Laura does tomato talks for local nurseries, cooking schools, and garden clubs, both off-site and in her own garden.
Growing Heirloom Tomatoes on the California Coast
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Peter Olpe presented on growing heirlooms tomatoes on the California coast.” Peter, aka “The Tomato Whisperer,” talked about the history, care, and culture of heirloom tomatoes, and addressed many common questions.
Tomatoes!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
For our March meeting, Garden and Tomato Master Laura Taylor taught us the essentials of growing a bounty of delicious tomatoes and summer vegetables in our own gardens.
Make the most of your summer tomato harvest
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The Malibu Garden Club is excited to have Laura Taylor at our August meeting. Laura spoke about tomatoes. We found out how the season was progressing and then indulged in some tomato recipes, including Tomato/Cucumber Salsa, a traditional Tuscan Panzanella (bread and tomato salad) and her Signature Gazpacho. Of course, everyone took recipes home with them!
TOMATOMANIA!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
A big thanks to Scott Daigre of TOMATOMANIA!, for giving us an inspiring, engaging, educational and funny presentation on tomatoes. We heard from several of you that you ran out and bought different types of tomato seeds!