tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post3564819237257757990..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: Grow, Eat, Enjoy - TomatoesGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-63539320263504831932020-02-05T15:09:29.081-05:002020-02-05T15:09:29.081-05:00I've grown tomatoes here on a foggy coast in C...I've grown tomatoes here on a foggy coast in California. My friend took me to a master gardener class on growing organic tomatoes and we each walked away with over 50 varieties! With our love and care, we grew them to a size big enough but small enough to give (most of them) away. The only ones this weather will allow to grow are the cherry size...but boy, they are delicious! I love your recipes and will take note on getting the most out of growing these delicious love apples. My husband, Robert @ MillicanPecan.com and I love your website.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276237756261700487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-80494983065911264812011-08-15T15:56:41.371-04:002011-08-15T15:56:41.371-04:00It's good to know I am not the only one! Mt to...It's good to know I am not the only one! Mt tomatoes are about 5 feet tall. They have surpassed the cages!<br /><br />Those are the cherry variety, the regular Brandywine and early Girls are way behind. Sad, and small! We have an unknown variety growing huge and fat. It was marked as Super Sweet 100 at the local nursery. I rushed over since our first round of tomatoes had died. It suspiciously looks like a big Brandywine? We'll see!Sayra Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853270178564078564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-77362452625037473532011-08-02T23:58:20.388-04:002011-08-02T23:58:20.388-04:00Gina- Your tomatoes are amazing! I love the pictur...Gina- Your tomatoes are amazing! I love the picture of your kids next to those towering plants. I have never canned tomato sauce before, but am interesting in reading your link and giving it a try. Thanks so much for your post. The only other advice I would give a "newbie" is to planta avrieties suited to your climate. I grow lots of Russian heirlooms becasue they do well and ripen in my cooler climate.Lexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067337116117320740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-60032325909782171872011-08-02T17:50:08.696-04:002011-08-02T17:50:08.696-04:00Oh Gina they look amazing. I would love to see an ...Oh Gina they look amazing. I would love to see an example of the cage without the tomato on it as I would like to get something like that. My favourite with our tomatoes is Bruschetta. Tomato, red onion, lots of fresh basil all chopped with a little Balsamic Vinegar spread over lightly toasted bread like Sourdough or Ciabatta. That's summer to me :-)Kathttp://kat-makingthemostofit.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-69764648368280877712011-08-02T15:11:33.137-04:002011-08-02T15:11:33.137-04:00I have NEVER grown tomatoes like that!!! Amazing!...I have NEVER grown tomatoes like that!!! Amazing!!! Keep up the good work. Out here in California I have experienced more wilt and blossom drop than ever. Less bees this year too :(<br />But, I am definitely always learning!<br />AnnieAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958393253816735277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-10670895931468777232011-08-02T13:00:17.752-04:002011-08-02T13:00:17.752-04:00What gorgeous tomatoes!! I have never canned anyth...What gorgeous tomatoes!! I have never canned anything, but this summer I have joined our new "Can-Can Club!" We've had one class on canning, and Aug. 20 we will have our first group-canning party! We will be canning tomatotoes! As always, thank you for your inspiration Gina! BTW..how are the beansprout teepees working out??Grandma Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-26002953824955520722011-08-02T11:38:38.997-04:002011-08-02T11:38:38.997-04:00So far, my son has brought in two ripe tomatoes. ...So far, my son has brought in two ripe tomatoes. Eager to see many, many more turn into several mega batches of salsa! :) Two years ago I made 3 batches in my 20qt roaster. We need more than 2 just to make it through the year. LOVE salsa ♥<br /><br />Your plants are beautiful! I didn't get cages on ours, so they are sprawled on the ground. :-\melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021320182522447827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-83854772229235432902011-08-02T11:04:05.361-04:002011-08-02T11:04:05.361-04:00Oh my, I don't think I've ever seen tomato...Oh my, I don't think I've ever seen tomato plants this big!! Wish I could borrow a corner of your garden. :) We can salsa, pizza sauce, and my own version of V8 juice. We eat quite a few fresh too.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274188459473286447noreply@blogger.com