Course Description: Totally Tomatoes! Growing Tips for Central Oregon

Tomatoes are the most popular garden crop in the U.S., yet tomatoes are considered by many Central Oregon gardeners to be notoriously difficult to grow. In truth, tomatoes, like all plants, have basic requirements that can be met, even in our high desert climate. In this class, we will look at the most important factors for successful tomatoes, including light, temperature, variety and location, location, location! Instructor Kathy Gault is a 38-year veteran Bend gardener who grows 20-25 varieties of tomatoes annually. This class will give you the tools to grow tomatoes more successfully!

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Schedule:

Every day, starting on 04/25/26 and ending on 04/25/26

Times:

10:00am-12:30pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $69.00

Instructors

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Kathleen Gault

Biography: Kathy Gault comes from a long line of gardeners, and has always loved flowers, gardens, and being in nature. She has been gardening in Central Oregon for over 45 years, and has a great appreciation for - and love of - this unique climate. Despite our short growing season, she has a habit of growing a ridiculous number of tomato varieties in her small garden each year, but her favorite vegetable is probably kale. Her other great love is music. She grew up in a musical family, attended Humboldt State University, and has been part of the Central Oregon music scene since 1974. She is the pianist/keyboardist with the Central Oregon Symphony and Cascade Winds and maintains a private piano studio that includes students of all ages. She also enjoys hiking, Nordic skiing, bicycling, and reading. Kathy has been teaching classes for Continuing Education for over 20 years.

Here is what students have to say about Kathy:

"Kathy's knowledge of what will work best in this region will save me some heartache."

"Great class. Kathy is knowledgeable and funny. Thanks!"

"Kathy is an excellent instructor - so knowledgeable about gardening in Central Oregon. Excellent info - outstanding handouts!"

"Kathy is well prepared, funny, informative & well understood! Great speaker."

Facility Detail

COCC Chandler Lab

CHLAB 301

1027 NW Trenton Ave

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.