27 July 2007

I am not a very experienced tomato farmer, this being my very first effort. But, I had hoped to see something red by now.



I am happy that the plants themselves appear to be so healthy and strong. But I had hoped for more actual fruit, and red.

20 July 2007

One of the taller tomato plants was doubled over when I went outside this morning. I tied it up but I think it will have to be pruned.

But, the little Nasturtium is still in full bloom. Well, the one that is blooming.

19 July 2007

In non-tomato news, this Nasturtium poked it's little orange head out today. I do hope we'll have more.


Just look how tall these babies are... way up to the sky!


This is the biggest tomato... so far. The blooms are not making into tomato buds at the rate I would like. So far there are only three actual fruit, and one of them has a big black spot on the bottom. Don't know what that's about. I am going to try a little calcium nitrate. Wish me luck.


Yet, in true tomato farmer fashion, I remain optimistic.

HL

14 July 2007

This morning in the tomato garden.

12 July 2007

Today I noticed one more little greenie tomato. So now there are three.

11 July 2007

This little baby is the biggest tomato -- SO FAR. There are now TWO other little greenies which will be getting bigger and bigger each day.

What hope, what optimism. It only takes the littlest sign of success to send some of us tomato farmers into spasms of agricultural delight.


This, of course, is the group shot. Just look how tall they are!


This is a shot of some Poppies. I think they are Poppies. In any event, they have these nice round leaves which I like to watch the sun shine through. So far, no flowers. But they are pretty.

5 July 2007

OK. Here's the group shot. Look how tall these babies are! I had to tie another line up to help hold them in place. See?



And this is a shot of one of the little flowers. To be honest,I would like to have more flowers. There aren't that many.



And this, of course, is one of the little baby tomatoes.
Cute isn't it?



And here is another group shot!



I made that cross decoration, btw.
I mean, what's the point of being a Christian if you can't accessorize?

5 July 2007

While you are waiting for my tomatoes to ripen, take a look at these beauties! Grown by my friends and clients Ted and Jeanne on their ranch, this is just a small sampling of the tomatoes I picked in about a week's time. These, in fact, are just the left overs from what I couldn't eat myself and, let me tell you, I can put away those little yellow ones. Plus I made two tomato pies and more tomato sandwiches than I can count.

I checked my own tomato plants and I have another little green tomato. It's about the size of a marble... a non-round marble. I'll keep you posted.

KL

4 July 2007

Today I noticed that one of the blooms has fallen off one of the tomato plants and in its place is a tiny little green tomato. Very cool! I’ve been outside three times just to look at it. It’s fine.

3 July 2007

There is a problem with my camera so I am not posting any photos today. I know this will be a big disappointment to you. I need a new cable to go between the camera and the computer --at least that’s what I think -- and it’s just not on the agenda for me to schlep all the way down to South Austin and get one right now. Later. When I have more time.

In the meantime, I am happy to report that the tomato plants are growing even taller and stronger! I don’t want to brag but they really are the nicest tomato plants I’ve seen this summer. There are several blooms which should, if all goes according to plan, produce some nice red tomatoes in due course. I’ll keep you posted.

HL