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Tomato Master Class
Sat, Apr 18
|First Church of the Nazarene
In-depth tomato class with the Tomato Master himself, Mr. Fred Mullen. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 4/8/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Registration opens Apr 08, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
First Church of the Nazarene, 2565 N Main St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
About the Event
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 4/8/26 @ 6 A.M. PLEASE COME BACK TO THIS SITE AT THAT TIME!
Join us for an in-depth tomato class with the Tomato Master himself, Mr. Fred Mullen, University of Tennessee Master Gardener.
He will walks us through what truly makes the difference between an average harvest and a thriving one.
In this class, Fred will cover:
• Choosing the best tomato varieties for success
• Heirloom vs. hybrid — what really matters
• Seeds or seedlings — where to start
• Proper planting methods
• Mulching and why it matters
• Pinching suckers (and when not to)
• Watering and fertilizing correctly
• Troubleshooting common tomato problems
Whether you’re planting your very first tomato or you’ve been growing them for years, you’ll gain practical, research-based insights that can immediately improve your results. Because sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference in the garden.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and grow better tomatoes this season.
Class Fee: This class is free for all 2026 ETGC members. Please remember to bring your membership card. For all non-members, the class fee is just $10.
TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH CLASS: Please register for class and follow the directions. Volunteers are required to arrive a half hour early and stay a half hour after class ends.
If you are not a member yet and would like to join, visit ETGC.org, download the membership application, mail it in with the required materials, and join us for an exciting new year of education, skills, and hands-on learning.