John Fromer will lead an online presentation titled, “Growing Tomatoes from Seed to Harvest” in a webinar hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, May 9 at 12:00 pm.

John Fromer, Maine Master Gardener Volunteer and Merryspring Program Director, has grown tomatoes from seed at his farm for 25 years.  He specializes in gourmet tomatoes of all different sizes and colors while also growing varieties for canning. John has participated in seed trials for Fedco Seeds and tomato tastings growing over 50 varieties in some years.  This talk will include where to get exotic seeds, soil and planting considerations, tips on caring for tomato plants and when to harvest gourmet tomatoes. If you are a tomato lover, this talk is for you!

This program is part of the Spring Online Talk series at Merryspring, sponsored by Renys – A Maine Adventure, and co-sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel. Access to a computer or smart device is required to attend. Please email [email protected]  to register for this program. Zoom links are sent on the mornings of the talks. Talks are not recorded. Attendance is free for all.

Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact [email protected]  or call 207-236-2239.