If it is not already obvious, I really love growing tomatoes. To the point of obsession. I wander the greenhouse rows tending to my plants, lovingly pruning them, winding them up their trellis, pinching off new growth to encourage ripening. And this year my babying has paid off, as we've enjoyed a lovely harvest of large, sweet, beautiful tomatoes. Like many, I keep a garden journal with notes about seeds ordered, dates I transplant, etc. But while I'm a very detail oriented kind of gal (I love Excel spreadsheets and making lists and all that fun stuff), for some odd reason, I have never been able to keep a harvest record. So each year I scratch my head and think, "hmmm...which tomato … [Read more...]
In the Garden :: 8.2.12
The most amazing cabbage I have ever grown! I get my cabbage seed from High Mowing Seeds, an organic seed company based in Northeast Vermont. These raspberries are good enough to just stare at all day! (Thanks DRG, for the fabulous photos!) The greenhouse is taking off: cukes, carrots, basil, kale, peppers, tomatoes (we ate our first ripe slicers last week!), and check out those huge tomatillo plants in the back right! One of my new favorite photos, Instagrammed by my fabulous sister-in-law. Two hoses makes for two happy children. (And yes, my son is always pant-less. We practice Elimination Communication around here, and nudity is a big part of our success!) So, what is … [Read more...]