Archive for December, 2007
Pruning Tomatoes … and other tomato growing tips
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Tomatoes are one of the easiest plants for the home gardener to grow and provide an enormous burst of flavor when picked and eaten fresh from the vine. The tomato is one of the most versatile homegrown vegetables and can be used in a variety of ways from fresh in a salad or sandwich, to […]
Growing Heritage Tomatoes
Monday, December 17th, 2007What are Heritage Tomatoes?
A heritage or heirloom tomato is one of many old varieties from which seeds have been saved over the years and passed down from one generation to the next. Most tomatoes purchased in a grocery are hybrids. Hybrids have been bred to produce greater yields, uniformity, shipping durability and long shelf life […]
