What do I see wandering around the garden – a tomato that survived against all the odds! A couple of days on the kitchen bench should be all it needs. Couldn’t be more fresh. And plenty more where that one came from – nestled in a grove of Jerusalem Artichoke. Growing tomatoes from home is … Continue reading
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The First Tomato
There is no better sign of a plant’s health as when that first fruit appears. In the case of my tomato vines, those little green fruit balls are emerging from dried yellow flowers. Not entirely sure what kind of tomatoes are in these shots, and will find out soon enough. I’ve planted out some cherry and sweet … Continue reading
Micro Greenhouse from Reused Material
Ever had a packet of seeds you just wanted to get started on but couldn’t because of cold weather? I want the real plant, not some picture of it! The trick I’ve found is that there are only so many months of the year you can get most seeds going outdoors, and being in Melbourne … Continue reading
Coffee Grounds Fertilize Tomatoes!!
Fertilize your tomato plants with used coffee grounds and you will see excellent results. Healthy tomato plants and reducing waste at the same time! Continue reading