$52.00 (member) / $59.00 (non member)
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One of the first things the Parmenters were told when they arrived on their 8,120 ft. mountain was that they would not be able to grow tomatoes and if they could, they would be green. 17 years later, this energetic gardening team has gone on to grow up to 61 varieties in one year. Penn specializes in growing tomatoes from all over the world – especially Siberian tomatoes that set fruit early and can take some cold. Cord is a master at creating the environment the tomatoes need. Learn many techniques to make strong, organically grown, healthy, early tomatoes no matter what your altitude and whether you have a greenhouse or not. You will handle tomato seedlings, plant tomato seeds, and learn how to protect them and keep them warm. The Parmenters use many recycled materials and common household items to grow with, so you can go home and get started right away. When your first mountain-grown sun ripened tomato explodes in your mouth, you’ll know you’ve arrived! Bring your checkbook: a variety of tomato plants suited to high altitudes will be available for purchase in class. $52 member, $59 non-member. Instructors: Penn and Cord Parmenter.
Cord and Penn Parmenter have been gardening and growing food in the Wet Mountains north of Westcliffe, Colorado, since 1992. Their three abundant gardens sit on a mountain at 8,120 ft. and feature numerous high altitude growing methods. The deer fenced… (Read More)
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