My tomato drying test has been very successful. They take a long time to dry in my dehydrator – 2 nights – maybe if I were using Roma-type tomatoes it would be quicker. On the other hand, they are substantial and very tasty. They retain… Read More
I wish our first ripe tomato of the year was one of the beautiful large specimens growing on some of our 5 plants. In fact the great tomato harvest of 2017 has begun modestly. I’m not complaining. After years of being convinced we couldn’t grow… Read More
As I’ve mentioned here before, our back yard simply doesn’t get enough sun for successful tomatoes. The front, however, looks more promising. This year, I have 5 plants growing in containers there, thanks to our friend Jennifer (The Fabulous Garden), who kindly gave me the… Read More
I can’t grow tomatoes very well here at 27th Street. Our place is shaded by several mature trees, and while there is enough sun for some vegetables, my attempts at tomatoes have been grim. It’s too bad because I LOVE homegrown tomatoes. My friend Jennifer… Read More
I’ve tried growing tomatoes here at 27th Street but conditions are marginal because of shade from all the mature trees on and around the property. At our last home, on Blackthorn Ave, we had a small garden but it got a lot of sun and… Read More
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