Category Archives: Tomatoes

Blight and Tomato Trials

Posted on August 20, 2010 by itfarmer

Late blight has ruined the tomato patch, and as a way to look “on the bright side of life”, I’m treating this outbreak as a learning opportunity. I’ve split up the patch into different zones, each with an identifying marker. … Continue reading →

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Late Blight

Posted on August 10, 2010 by itfarmer

So there it is, Late Blight, day four, and the tomato plants are showing the devastating destruction it always leaves behind. I like to keep things positive, and you should know I have way too many tomatoes in my bedroom … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes

Posted on August 7, 2010 by itfarmer

As the Late Blight is sweeping through the area, we were left with two choices: Pick the tomatoes green, or watch them turn into brown mush. The choice was simple, pick them green, and hope for the best. Sandy, Davie, … Continue reading →

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Gardener’s Friday Breakfast

Posted on August 6, 2010 by itfarmer

Today is my late day at work, so this morning, I met up with Kim to pick whatever was ready for harvest. When we got to the Melon Patch, we noticed many of the plants are turning brown, and decided … Continue reading →

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August 4th Harvest

Posted on August 5, 2010 by itfarmer

The season is in full swing, and with it flows the bounty of all the work invested this spring and summer. The cucumbers are setting what may be their final pickles, as the vines are beginning to wither. They have … Continue reading →

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So Much for My Social Life

Posted on August 4, 2010 by itfarmer

It’s Time ! If you’ve been following my posts for long, you probably know that I have well over 300 tomato plants in my garden. This spring I planted 20 + varieties, and had over 600 plants in the greenhouse. … Continue reading →

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Market Re-Mix

Posted on July 30, 2010 by itfarmer

Here it is market day again, and I’ve delivered my produce to the person who will be selling it. I’ve made it a point this time to be very clear about the entire process, drop off time, profit shares, pickup … Continue reading →

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Yellow Stuffer Tomato

Posted on July 27, 2010 by itfarmer

Yellow Stuffers are a new variety of Tomatoes that I’ve added to my garden this year. I’m trying to build a collection of Heritage tomatoes, and I hope to grow many varieties each year to preserve them for future generations. … Continue reading →

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This Year’s Firsts

Posted on June 30, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, and yesterday, I had another item added to the long list. I have enough trouble sleeping on a good day. When I found my insomniac self unable to sleep yet again last night, … Continue reading →

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The Garden is Full

Posted on June 5, 2010 by itfarmer

Here’s my littlest helper, and the gardener that started All of the watermelons in the garden. He choose the seeds, when to plant them and how. All I’ve done to help him out is water his plants when they were … Continue reading →

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