Pigs moving to a new pasture-a favorite activity
Thoughts on tomatoes and Eating the bounty:
Tomatoes, they are the queen
of the summer vegetables. There is
simply no substitute for a juicy tomato straight from the vine, so red its
purple, meaty like no store tomato can hope to be, and full of flavor. We sure are glad they are so good, otherwise
they might not be worth it. Tomatoes are
also the divas of the vegetable field and they are vocal in their complaints. Subpar soil nutrients, too much water, too
little water, or some insects will all dramatically reduce yields. Each season we learn a little more about the
tomato’s specific needs. This year we
experienced some early blossom end rot.
Several of our first harvests we nothing but several buckets of ruined
tomatoes all half rotted (the pigs enjoyed them though!). One of the main techniques we use to help
ensure a harvest is to grow many different varieties. This year we are growing about 25 different
types. One or two have not really
recovered from their early problems. But
most of them, we are happy to report, have been doing well. Enjoy
the summer!
Pigs and chickens share a treat
Okra blossom, one of the beauties of the garden
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