This presentation covers everything you need to know about growing delicious tomatoes. Learn about the different types of tomatoes, options for planting, basic plant care, and how to harvest and preserve your crop. The session also provides insight into common pests and diseases that can threaten your plants—and how to manage them effectively.

This beginner-friendly presentation offers a practical checklist for starting and maintaining a successful backyard vegetable garden, with helpful tips for experienced gardeners as well. Learn how to choose what to grow and when, explore garden types suited to various spaces and accessibility needs, and gain guidance on soil preparation, watering techniques, sunlight requirements, crop rotation, and seasonal plantings.

John Martin has been gardening for over 35 years. Upon retiring in 2017, he graduated from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program in 2018. Since then, he has devoted his time to giving back to the community by teaching classes and assisting residents with their gardening and vegetable-related questions through tabling events and Master Gardener hotline opportunities.