Tag Archives: tomato plants

4/52: the race of the rogue tomatoes

Interestingly, the rogue tomatoes that have sprung up seem to be doing better than the seedlings that I bought and planted. Perhaps a seed that nestles itself into the ground with no human help has Mother Nature on its side? … Continue reading

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323/366: playing for high stakes

I was not playing for poker stakes, but tomato stakes. I decided to plant out all the tomatoes I had in pots in one section of the garden. When I was at Bunnings I asked a man who had a … Continue reading

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71/366: the penultimate tomato

It was with some sadness I picked the last two tomatoes from the vine. Not a great crop this year, I relished eating the second-last tomato sliced onto half a wholemeal toasted muffin with some tasty cheese and baby spinach … Continue reading

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60/366: where has all the coriander gone?

My coriander quest (from day 31 /366) has failed big-time. I had been warned that during summer the coriander seedlings might bolt to seed, but they just totally disappeared. And what about the tomato plants I was so excited about? … Continue reading

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21/366: now it’s a rogue tomato plant

Looking at my little herb garden, I spied another rogue plant. This time it is a tomato seedling. Again, this is probably due to my utilising compost when I created this little pot. It rests next to the patio which … Continue reading

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17/366: first cherry tomato

I was looking forward to picking the first cherry tomato of the season, and today was that day. Bite-size tomatoes can be great in a salad or even as a little snack – much better for you than lollies or … Continue reading

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6/366: the tomato competition

My husband and I (no, it’s not The Queen speaking, although it is princessprattles!) enjoy a spot of healthy competition, and when I decided to plant some tomatoes, he decided he might buy his own special plant. Then suddenly it … Continue reading

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