Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 6a - NE Tennessee
Posts: 4,538
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The Muddy Bucket Farm 2010
Finally getting some plants in the ground. Containers will be last and very few this year. However, I am really enjoying this labor of love so far. I have gained a new respect for those who grow things in the ground.
My garden, which the first "in-the-ground" for me where I've done all the work, is going well so far. The ground had not been tilled in more than a dozen years and has resisted my efforts somewhat. I have had Colorado Potato Beetles and now I fighting Bean Leaf Beetles. Garden Safe spray seems to do a pretty quick job on them. I still have 2 or 3 rows to plant, but here's a couple of pictures taken this morning. Ted
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Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch |
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Anchorage, AK zone 3/4
Posts: 1,410
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Wow Ted, that is alot of work! You'll have plenty to eat this summer. Your garden looks great.
Sue |
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fairfax, VA Z7
Posts: 524
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Well Ted all you need now is a Hot Tub in the Middle and you can enjoy the fruits of your labor while confusing your neighbors as to what are you doing. Raybo can attest to the soothing benefits of the Hot Tub and a cold one.
Cheers! George |
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Campbell, CA
Posts: 4,064
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But Ted, I would trade locations with you in a heartbeat - - what a beautiful pastoral scene you have in that picture overlooking the 2 barns and all. Must be very relaxing to be out there in the Field.....  Raybo |
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Gulf Coast USA
Posts: 17
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You're looking like a pro. A beautiful start in a beautiful place. Best wishes for a great harvest.
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: north central B.C.
Posts: 2,310
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Looks beeyoootifull! May you enjoy great rewards for all the work you've put into that gorgeous patch, and not just the veggies!
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 1,818
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Congrats to you Ted. Really a nice place you have there.
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 6a - NE Tennessee
Posts: 4,538
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Thanks for the kind words, everyone. And Raybo is right. Most days, just before dark, you will find me sitting on the back patio, which overlooks the barn and the pastures and just taking it all in. I have bluebirds nesting in a birdhouse I threw up, and the hummingbirds are keeping me busy with their feeder. There's a chipmonk that runs along the wooden fence (I'm keeping an eye on him). And I have dozens of resident birds that sing their hearts out at daybreak and sundown. It is SSSSOOOOOO peaceful here.
Ted
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: cincinnati, oh
Posts: 492
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that is gorgeous! do you need a new screen name now? inground ted?
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May 22, 2010
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Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
Posts: 2,354
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It all looks and sounds fantastic Ted! I'm very happy for you
 Remy
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"I wake to sleep and take my waking slow" -Theodore Roethke Yes, we have a great party for WNY/Ontario tomato growers every year on Grand Island! Owner of The Sample Seed Shop |
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May 22, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 7,068
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What a great looking garden and great looking place to garden. Looks like a nice scene to paint. But a lot to weed. Better start mulching. Just jealous a little bit. Good luck, I think you will really enjoy eating the tomatoes from the field. Let us know how the taste compares to the container grown ones.
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May 23, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Hatteras Island
Posts: 31
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@ beach,
very jealous! |
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May 25, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 6a - NE Tennessee
Posts: 4,538
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Here's the view from the garden and is basically the same one I get from the large picture window in our living room. Also, I talked about the view from the back patio, and a good view of the old barn.
Dennis, the guy who plowed for me, is running the John Deere and fluffing the hay he cut yesterday. Ted
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May 25, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: zone 6b, PA
Posts: 5,664
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Beautiful big garden, Ted, and an amazing mountain view-which part of TN are you in, if you don't mind me asking?
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May 25, 2010
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LA (Lower Alabama)
Posts: 354
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Ted-You have such a beautiful place in which to live and garden. Looks great.
Happy Matering, Paul |
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