There are so many great things about living in Cali (as well as lots of not so great things, but let’s not focus on that!) but gardening in December is right at the top of the list. I picked all these tomatillos today….today! In December! I don’t think I need any more explanation points but … Continue reading »
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The Tomatillos are Taking Over!
The tomatillos were my favorite part of the garden last year, so they were definitely on my list to be planted again this year. But I think that I managed to get super hulk tomatillos or something because these plants are huge! They’ve pretty much taken over the center walkway of the garden and are … Continue reading »
Biggest Tomato Ever!
Holy Humongous Tomato, Batman! I usually prefer to stick with the smaller tomato varieties (Roma, Cherry, Early Girl) but this year I have a mystery heirloom tomato that was passed along to me from my grandmother. The plant itself is huge and very happy, and all of it’s efforts are focused on this one, lone … Continue reading »
First Tomato Harvest of the Summer!
I am so excited to announce the first official tomato harvest of the summer! While I have happily been using the oregano and basil (such yummy pesto!) over the past month, I’ve been anxiously watching the tomatoes grow and ripen. It was so exciting to pick my first few, and I know that there are … Continue reading »
Progress is Being Made!
I am very happy to announce that with the onslaught of warm weather, the garden is really beginning to flourish! I could literally see the growth of the tomatoes and tomatillos from day to day. Such exciting stuff! I’ve been wandering out to the garden in the evening to gather basil for my pasta, and … Continue reading »
