Totally Tomato Time: Your Garden’s Crown Jewel is Calling!

Let’s be real—nothing says summer success like biting into a perfectly sun-ripened, juicy tomato that you grew yourself. Whether you’re all about that BLT life, roasting ‘em for sauces, or snacking straight off the vine (we see you, tomato lovers), this is your moment.

Tomatoes are garden royalty, but they do have a bit of a diva streak. Don’t worry though—we’ve got your back. Check out our brand new Tomato Growing Help Sheet, packed with quick tips on:

• Planting depth (spoiler: deeper is better!)

• Trellising & support (because nobody likes a floppy tomato)

• Removing suckers (not your in-laws, just the extra stems)

• Spotting ripeness (look, smell, squeeze!)

• Common issues like blossom end rot and pests (we help you kick ‘em to the curb)

You can download or print the help sheet to have handy when you're in the dirt, covered in tomato dreams and garden gloves.

And if you’re still tomato-less this season? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!Join us at the 3rd Annual Happy Place Plants Sale on May 17–18 at C'Mon Inn in Grayslake. We’re bringing the tomato heat with a gorgeous variety of locally grown, climate-adapted starts, including:

• Barry’s Crazy Cherry (trust us, the name fits)

• Dr. Wyche’s Yellow (smooth, sweet, and low-acid)

• Cosmic Eclipse (gorgeous marbled skins and rich flavor)

Whether you’re Team Cherry, Team Sauce, or Team Heirloom Adventure, we’ve got a plant (or twelve) for you.

Swing by the sale, grab your tomatoes, and don’t forget to check out the tomato cheat sheet while you’re there. Let’s make this the year your tomatoes rule the backyard.

Happy growing!