Attack of the Heirloom Tomatoes
Tomato gardening goes something like this:
Nothing.
Is this thing growing?
Nothing (repeat for several months)
Tomato. Tomato.
Tomato tomato tomato!
TomatotomatotomatatomatoTOMATOMATOMATOMATOMATOMATO!!!!
Notice how the repetition eventually makes the word’s meaning slippery? You have to step back from the fray, breathe, and remind yourself what it means.
These critters can come in a flood that makes zucchini look lazy, and for the past month and a half “can more tomatoes” has been constantly floating around on my todo list. I just saw the photos below and remembered to be grateful for all the stews and sauces that will start with a jar of our own tomatoes this winter.
…and here are the striking “Purple Calabash”:

Tags: gardening

October 20th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I’m envious of your tomatoes, next year for us. Beautiful, enjoy!
October 21st, 2008 at 8:31 am
Wow those look great all the tomatos around here are mealy and gross.