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Anawalt Lumber has signed on as host of this year’s TomatoMania!, Southern California’s premier tomato event, from March 29-30 at its Hollywood, Ca., location.
The free public event will showcase over 60 tomato varieties, with plant experts on hand to guide visitors through the best options for their gardens. Everyone is welcome—whether an experienced gardener or a beginner—to explore rare and classic tomato varieties, discover unique flavors, and connect with fellow tomato lovers.
The event is more than a plant sale—it’s a gathering of people sharing their passion for the succulent red orb. Guests can meet fellow tomato enthusiasts, share tips on growing their own tomatoes at home, and purchase seedlings or adult plants they won’t find elsewhere.
As a lead-in to TomatoMania!, Anawalt will also stage a “Tomato College” on March 15 at its flagship Pico Blvd./Los Angeles yard. Taught by garden expert and avowed Tomatomaniac Steve List, the class will offer growing advice, as well as showcase a small collection of tomatoes that scored high during Anawalt’s tomato tasting event last year.
The first TomatoMania! was held in the 1990s at Hortus Nursery in Pasadena, Ca. It has since blossomed into a series of events across California.
