After a refreshing Friday rain shower I took a casual walk through the gardens on the homestead this afternoon to see how things are growing. It was a nice break to not have to water all of the hundreds of vegetable and herb plants by hand for at least one day.
This is our first year growing the Amish Black Pear heirloom tomato after John found them at a market on a recent visit to Virginia. We are looking forward to experiencing what has turned out to be one of the most controversial flavors in the tomato family.
The Red Star heirloom tomato plant is covered with fruit and has already produced a handful of ripe tomatoes that are small and packed with flavor. We look forward to more.
The cucumber plants are now starting to produce quite a few tiny cukes. We just tasted the first ripe cucumber this morning and it was delicious!
The first Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter tomato of the 2011 growing season. This ensures that I will be able to continue the seed stock that I have been maintaining for nearly 20 years from my favorite heirloom tomato.
The first sunflower of the season stretching toward the sun.
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Jealous…. I have at least a month before I’m seeing these treasures in my garden Mr. Rockstar!
Fabulous! Love that Sunflower! I love Saturday walks in the garden!
Thank you Michael for the wonderful #gardenwalk I enjoy your shares <|;-)