The Dirt: Evergreens and tomatoes

June 9, 2015 at 10:14PM
istockphoto.com; Plum tomatoes on white background
istockphoto.com; Plum tomatoes on white background (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Tomatoes 101

Want this year's tomato crop to be your best yet? Gertens is offering a free seminar, "Tomatoes 101," with expert tips on tomato care. The seminar will be offered at 6 p.m. June 11. Preregister at www.gertens.com/events. Gertens is located at 5500 Blaine Av., Inver Grove Heights.

Evergreens seminar

Also at Gertens is a free seminar on how to use evergreens to add year-round color to your yard. You'll learn about the vast array of evergreens to choose from, along with yearlong care and maintenance tips. Bring your walking shoes for a "walk-and-teach" seminar at 11 a.m. June 13 at Gertens, 5500 Blaine Av., Inver Grove Heights. Preregister at www.gertens.com/events.

Kim Palmer

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