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Planting tomatoes? Tomato transplanting into raised bed.

tomato seedling planted in raised bed, gardening trowel, pots and fertilizer
May 17, 2023

When planting tomatoes in the garden, cut off a few of the bottom leaves and put the plant in deep so the cuts are covered with soil. The tomato will grow additional roots where the leaves were and become a stronger plant.

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This is an update from Robin at the Washington County Master Gardener Association Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate. Master Gardeners for the 2023 Food Hero Grow This! Gardening challenge. Thousands of Oregonians have received their seeds from Food Hero, and OSU Master Gardener volunteers are growing along right beside you to share updates and growing tips.

You can visit the garden and see all of this work live! The Learning Garden is there to show different growing techniques, plants, and designs that work well in the local climate.

Washington County Master Gardener Association Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate
8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton, Oregon 97007
Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk.
Want to visit and ask questions? Master Gardeners work in the gardens on Thursdays, 9 am - 1 pm.

 

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