We’ve held on, we’ve survived, and despite everything—we’re still here! Not only are we still here, but we’re also growing. We continue to resist the Ministry of Agriculture’s attempts to destroy our farm. Thanks to you, we have the strength to do so. Thank you for being with us!
1. New Year’s Wishes
May the New Year be bountiful! Dear Gardeners—as the New Year begins, we wish you abundance—both in life and in the garden. May every day bring a smile. Thousands of beautiful dreams and ideas for making them come true. Good health and strong backs to carry the baskets and crates filled with the fruits of your land and hard work. And finally—may this year be, in a word, epic! So that one day, as you sit by the fireplace surrounded by a circle of grandchildren, you can say, “I remember when, in 2024…” and those will be the most beautiful memories…
2. 2024 Calendar
The busiest time of the year lies ahead of us. Winter, snow, and sub-zero temperatures may seem to contradict this, but from our perspective, this is when the most is happening. Plans for the whole year, resuming work, and sowing will begin soon. Yes, the next 6 months will be very busy:
| February 1, 2024 | Pre-sales of seedlings begin |
| April 30, 2024 | End of seed sales |
| May 1, 2024 | Start of in-person pickup of seedlings |
| May 6, 2024 | Start of seedling shipments |
| June 1, 2024 | Summer break |
| July 1, 2024 | Opening of the entry portal for the 2024 Biggest Tomato Contest |
| September 30, 2024 | Closing of the registration portal for the 2024 Biggest Tomato Contest |
| October 1, 2023 | At 6:00 a.m., the summer break ends / 2025 Catalog |
3. Online Lecture Series
We’ve saved something special for last—I’m launching a regular online training series for our store’s customers. The first session will take place this coming Sunday (January 7) at 8:00 p.m. The session will last one hour (until 9:00 p.m.). The format of the sessions will always be the same—first, a 30- to 40-minute lecture, followed by a 20-minute panel discussion and Q&A session. Subsequent sessions will always take place every Sunday at the same time, specifically on January 14, 21, and 28. The lecture series is titled “Tomatoes: From Seed to Seed.” During these sessions, I’ll discuss the growing cycle and demonstrate in practice how to germinate seeds, transplant seedlings, and plant them, how to properly care for the plants, and I’ll cover topics related to cultivation, fertilization, diseases, and seed storage. I’ll discuss both organic farming and methods that allow for the use of chemical pesticides. I’m sure I’ll also touch on topics related to seed laws more than once. The plan for this coming Sunday: the history of the tomato, plant varieties, types of growing sites, site preparation, and soil requirements. To participate in the lecture, return to this page and click on the link below at 7:55 p.m. No registration is required; we’ll be using YouTube: