So, here we go. My first blog...and I don't know where to start! OK - it is September 2 and the garden is nearly done (sad indeed). It seems to happen every year - one day every kitchen counter seems covered with tomatoes in various stages of ripeness (and decay, in a few cases), and the next we are wading through the weeds and tangle of vines in search of just a very few Sungold to snack on. One part we won't miss are the flies that find their way into the house, enticed by the lovely smell of fermenting tomato pulp in the plethora of styrofoam cups in the garage.
Actually I got very few Sungolds to eat myself this year (despite having two plants), as Sue loves to snack on them when she is out watering, or after her morning swim. I am not sure we could ever have a garden without Sungold. She did leave me ample Black Cherries, but, alas, the flavor really pales in comparison with Sungold.
I am not sure how disciplined I will be with updating this blog. There will be plenty of tomato, pepper, eggplant and other gardening information discussed as I ponder it throughout the offseason. It's not like I am ever at a loss for words - but being boring is always a risk! Those who find their way here, be sure to post comments, ask questions, say hello.....the whole gardening thing has been, and continues to be, a life-long journey for me. Each year I learn something new, make a few mistakes, but love the whole experience (well, parts of it, anyway! Cleaning out the garden...that's another matter).
Actually I got very few Sungolds to eat myself this year (despite having two plants), as Sue loves to snack on them when she is out watering, or after her morning swim. I am not sure we could ever have a garden without Sungold. She did leave me ample Black Cherries, but, alas, the flavor really pales in comparison with Sungold.
I am not sure how disciplined I will be with updating this blog. There will be plenty of tomato, pepper, eggplant and other gardening information discussed as I ponder it throughout the offseason. It's not like I am ever at a loss for words - but being boring is always a risk! Those who find their way here, be sure to post comments, ask questions, say hello.....the whole gardening thing has been, and continues to be, a life-long journey for me. Each year I learn something new, make a few mistakes, but love the whole experience (well, parts of it, anyway! Cleaning out the garden...that's another matter).
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