TDN Newsletter: 12-12-15

Dear Gardening Friends,   How can it be that this year is nearly over? I honestly don’t know where it’s gone. It was a pretty good year in the garden,  in spite of the never-ending heatwaves, and we really look forward to gardening with you all in 2016.   Now, not to distract you from all the lovely “Cool Season” varieties you are hopefully growing, or will finally get started growing any minute now, but it’s also time (for us, at least) to think ahead to everybody’s favorite crop: Heirloom Tomatoes!   I’m excited to announce I've just completed next year's  "Heirloom Tomato Line-Up" (after much research, hair-tearing, and fervent prayers to the Tomato Gods), and I think you're going to be excited, too! Included are 5 new gorgeous “Purple/Blacks”, 4 new “Reds”, 3 new big “Pinks”, 5 new “Yellow/Orange” and more, more more!!   Wheeee!!!   You're Invited!   OUR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE will be held on Wednesday, December 23rd  10am - 3pm at the Two Dog Home Nursery 914 S. Cloverdale Avenue Los Angeles  90036 Click here for more details!   ...AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!   This year, the Big Heirloom Tomato Page will go live on our website New Year’s Day, and Pre-Ordering will begin!   Rx for the ultimate “Stay-in-your-Jammies-Day” -  Watch the Rose Parade, and then read up on our 50 exciting varieties and begin making your plans!!     Calling all Rhubarb & Asparagus Lovers!!   FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME... We are offering dormant crowns of “Victoria Cherry” Rhubarb and two varieties of Asparagus - "Farmers Friend" & "Jersey Knight".    Ordering for Rhubarb & Asparagus CLOSES January 10th.       You can order online through PayPal, send us a check, or see us at the Market; we expect to receive our order by early-February, and you MUST pick up your order within ONE WEEK and either plant or temporarily refrigerate.     Please NOTE:  We do not ship live plants or crowns!!   You can read our “Helpful Guide” about Growing Asparagus here:  HOW TO GROW ASPARAGUS       Finally, as we begin our 7th year, we want to once again thank you for all your support and to wish you and yours the most lovely Holiday season.  Don't forget to escape the madness and find time for your garden...besides the wonderful food it provides, greater still is the oasis of calm and mindfulness that it constantly is. Wishing us all Peace and Plenty in the New Year!!   With gratitude,   Jo Anne, Alex, Jake, Lalo & Charlie, and our great teammates Annie & Charles!