Franz Witte: Dwarf Tomamtoganza
August 23 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Calling all tomato lovers, growers, and garden experimenters!
After a full season of growing, tending, and tasting, it’s time to wrap up Dwarf Tomatoganza! with a day of learning, sharing, and community celebration. Whether you grew dwarf tomatoes for the first time this year or you’re a seasoned salsa savant, this is your moment to dig in!
🍅 Special Features:
- Canning Demonstration by a local homesteader
Learn how to preserve your tomato harvest and enjoy that summer sunshine year-round. - Salsa-Making Demonstration from local flavor phenoms Ay Que Pica
Watch and learn as they whip up delicious, roasted tomato salsa using homegrown tomatoes. - Crop Use Swap: Discover creative ways to use your harvest! Franz Witte employees will be sharing how they used the dwarf tomato plants they took home—everything from sauces to snacks. Hear their favorite recipes, tips, and a few unexpected surprises.
And we want to hear from you too—bring your own ideas to the table!
🍅Who Should Come?
- Dwarf tomato growers (whether your plants thrived or just survived)
- Backyard gardeners
- Homesteaders and food preservation fans
- Curious newbies and lifelong tomato nerds
This is your community. Let’s close the season with ideas, laughter, and maybe a spicy bite or two.
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