Heirlooms Abound

As Mother's Day approaches I am taking a deep breath. The work ahead is mind boggling, but things are beginning to take shape around here. Most seedlings started early are now discernible young plants just finishing off their last days in small containers and getting ready to be planted. The soil this year looks incredible- really, the best it's ever been. We're seeing a lot less clay and a lot more organic matter. It's been six years in the making.
Pictured here are the heirloom tomatoes. Six different varieties ranging in leaf shades of Chartreuse Green to Kelly Green to Deep Purple.When they are watered we can smell that wonderful tomato scent that is so particular to nightshades. The six varieties we are growing this year include Amish Paste, Cherry, Italian Heirloom, Roma, Rose, and Yugoslav.

Speaking of Italian Heirlooms, if you haven't yet read this, I highly recommend that you put it on your summer list of must reads. If you love food, travel, and quirky personalities you'll love to sit back and disappear inside this "Fable of Love, Lust, and Forbidden Fruit".