Best Gadgets of 2010

TomatoDon · August 9, 2010

I documented my tomato garden more this year, and tried a few new things. Here's a picture of some of my favorite tools for the year.

1. On the left is a tomato peeler that I found in late June at the Crystal Springs, Mississippi. I am absolutely terrible at trying to peel tomatoes with a knife, and in fact finally gave up trying and just sliced them and ate them with the skin on. That was a poor 2nd to a rightly peeled tomato. So I saw this gadget at the tomato fest and the guy demonstrated it and I got one. I like it so well I found more on the internet and now have several. It is without a doubt the best and fastest way to correctly peel a tomato that I've ever tried. I've given some away and they say the same thing, best they ever tried. And...I found I was eating more tomatoes because I like them so much better without the skin and now can actully peel them. Even the smaller sized like Purple Haze, and some are olny about 2 inches wide. I show a picture of one on the display card and the one I'm using.

2. My trusty Canon SD 1100 IS. I've had it a couple of year and just love it. Some reviews say it's the best point and shoot ever and I wouldn't doubt it. I can stick it in my pocket and I'm ready to go.

3. Pruning shears. This is an inexpensive pair from Lowe's, and has been worth its weight in gold. Everything from snipping off damages leaves to larger branches to neatly clipping off fruit. It does a great job and along with the peeler are the best additions for the year.

4. Ruler. I haven't used this one in my other pictures, but this ruler is light and handy to carry and use when taking pictures of tomatoes.

I didn't have room to show my scales, 3x5 cards and Sharpie pens, and my planting chart, but those are very important too and I carry all of this in a heavy cloth tote bag and leave it in the vehicle. I use every thing in it all the time.

I'm hoping some of you will also include some ideas and gadgets that have been especially useful to your tomato gardening this year.

Thanks again to Feldon Central for the photo hosting.

August 9, 2010	#1
TomatoDon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MS Posts: 1,523	Best Gadgets of 2010 I documented my tomato garden more this year, and tried a few new things. Here's a picture of some of my favorite tools for the year. 1. On the left is a tomato peeler that I found in late June at the Crystal Springs, Mississippi. I am absolutely terrible at trying to peel tomatoes with a knife, and in fact finally gave up trying and just sliced them and ate them with the skin on. That was a poor 2nd to a rightly peeled tomato. So I saw this gadget at the tomato fest and the guy demonstrated it and I got one. I like it so well I found more on the internet and now have several. It is without a doubt the best and fastest way to correctly peel a tomato that I've ever tried. I've given some away and they say the same thing, best they ever tried. And...I found I was eating more tomatoes because I like them so much better without the skin and now can actully peel them. Even the smaller sized like Purple Haze, and some are olny about 2 inches wide. I show a picture of one on the display card and the one I'm using. 2. My trusty Canon SD 1100 IS. I've had it a couple of year and just love it. Some reviews say it's the best point and shoot ever and I wouldn't doubt it. I can stick it in my pocket and I'm ready to go. 3. Pruning shears. This is an inexpensive pair from Lowe's, and has been worth its weight in gold. Everything from snipping off damages leaves to larger branches to neatly clipping off fruit. It does a great job and along with the peeler are the best additions for the year. 4. Ruler. I haven't used this one in my other pictures, but this ruler is light and handy to carry and use when taking pictures of tomatoes. I didn't have room to show my scales, 3x5 cards and Sharpie pens, and my planting chart, but those are very important too and I carry all of this in a heavy cloth tote bag and leave it in the vehicle. I use every thing in it all the time. I'm hoping some of you will also include some ideas and gadgets that have been especially useful to your tomato gardening this year. Thanks again to Feldon Central for the photo hosting. __________________ Zone 7B, N. MS