the season downunder - Page 15

LenaBeanNZ · February 3, 2009

I do end up making sauce and soup from some, but most are preserved in jars. Either plain, or as relish etc. And of course many are eaten fresh. And there are always way too many. Dont know why I do it. Every autumn Im convinced I will grow less next season to ease the burden a little, but instead I just grow even more. Hmmm.

veggie babe · February 3, 2009

great job,wish we could share the bounty with you.
neva

LenaBeanNZ · February 4, 2009

I have been sharing the bounty. Mailed a 9kg box to my Dad today, and sent a bag home with my friend from Napier who stayed last night.

Neva, are you able to grow anything in Texas at this time of year?

veggie babe · February 4, 2009

i don't have anything right now. you can grow onions,collards and other greens depending on what part of texas you live in. you know we brag about being a big state and it is so true,we have coast that experience mild weather then you have the panhandle where it is cold and breezy. i live in east texas,we get a little of both. there are others in texas that are more qualified to answer this question. worth in austin and michael in deer park are a lot more experienced than i am. maybe they will jump in here and help us out.
neva

Medbury Gardens · February 4, 2009

Todays pick, along with a few peppers,
middle -Waimana(NZ heirloom)half as small as its normally,
left -Pink Heart,

right -Beryl Beauty

Grub · February 5, 2009

Nice... here's what's making it indoors in sunny Sydney.

Click for Larger Size

**Patrina_Pepperina** · February 5, 2009

Ohhh nice pics folks!

Grub, which are the dwarfs on those plates?

PP

Grub · February 5, 2009

PP,

Only the big Summertime green (back, far right); Boronia (back far left and small purple). I have some others not yet ripe.

tessa · February 5, 2009

what are them cherries?
GPB?

Grub · February 5, 2009

They are supposed to be pink ping pong. Third attempt at growing this one in as many years. They are large enough, and pink, but not right at all.
Madly prolific, but thus far one-dimensional acid flavour. At least I feel better about that, since the mice and rats have been into them.

Raymondo · February 9, 2009

The season for some of us has been rudely interrupted by the dreadful fires in Victoria. I believe all of the Victorian T'villians are okay, unlike 100 plus of their fellows who lost their lives in the worst summer fires most of us can remember. Hundreds more have lost everything they own. It will be a long road back for many.

Lomatia · February 9, 2009

Probably lost both houses in Marysville Ray (one for sure)

More importantly 15 locals and maybe 8 from nearby. Still more bodies to come I expect.

Very distressing to say the least.

Raymondo · February 9, 2009

I'm glad you and Mrs Lomatia weren't there! I suppose you'd have known the majority, if not all, of the 15 locals who died. I think everyone was stunned by the swiftness and ferocity of the fires. What a very sad time!

LenaBeanNZ · February 9, 2009

Its terribly devastating what has happened. My heart goes out to all who are affected.

To lighten things up a little, here are Chioggia beets from my garden, and some more tomatoes.

Medbury Gardens · February 10, 2009

Great to hear you are ok Lomatia,there was some serious concern for you and others within the down under forums.

Are you sick of tomatoes yet L B

February 5, 2009	#217
Patrina_Pepperina Cross Hemisphere Dwarf Project™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 3,094	Ohhh nice pics folks! Grub, which are the dwarfs on those plates? PP __________________ Truth is colourful, not just black and white. PP: 2005

February 9, 2009	#221
Raymondo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saumarez Ponds, NSW, Australia Posts: 946	The season for some of us has been rudely interrupted by the dreadful fires in Victoria. I believe all of the Victorian T'villians are okay, unlike 100 plus of their fellows who lost their lives in the worst summer fires most of us can remember. Hundreds more have lost everything they own. It will be a long road back for many. __________________ Ray

February 9, 2009	#223
Raymondo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saumarez Ponds, NSW, Australia Posts: 946	I'm glad you and Mrs Lomatia weren't there! I suppose you'd have known the majority, if not all, of the 15 locals who died. I think everyone was stunned by the swiftness and ferocity of the fires. What a very sad time! __________________ Ray

February 3, 2009	#211
LenaBeanNZ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 114	I do end up making sauce and soup from some, but most are preserved in jars. Either plain, or as relish etc. And of course many are eaten fresh. And there are always way too many. Dont know why I do it. Every autumn Im convinced I will grow less next season to ease the burden a little, but instead I just grow even more. Hmmm.

February 3, 2009	#212
veggie babe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east texas Posts: 686	great job,wish we could share the bounty with you. neva

February 4, 2009	#213
LenaBeanNZ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 114	I have been sharing the bounty. Mailed a 9kg box to my Dad today, and sent a bag home with my friend from Napier who stayed last night. Neva, are you able to grow anything in Texas at this time of year?

February 4, 2009	#214
veggie babe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east texas Posts: 686	i don't have anything right now. you can grow onions,collards and other greens depending on what part of texas you live in. you know we brag about being a big state and it is so true,we have coast that experience mild weather then you have the panhandle where it is cold and breezy. i live in east texas,we get a little of both. there are others in texas that are more qualified to answer this question. worth in austin and michael in deer park are a lot more experienced than i am. maybe they will jump in here and help us out. neva

February 4, 2009	#215
Medbury Gardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Medbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,881	Todays pick, along with a few peppers, middle -Waimana(NZ heirloom)half as small as its normally, left -Pink Heart, right -Beryl Beauty

February 5, 2009	#216
Grub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,722	Nice... here's what's making it indoors in sunny Sydney. Click for Larger Size

February 5, 2009	#218
Grub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,722	PP, Only the big Summertime green (back, far right); Boronia (back far left and small purple). I have some others not yet ripe.

February 5, 2009	#219
tessa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: perth, western australia Posts: 1,031	what are them cherries? GPB?

February 5, 2009	#220
Grub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,722	They are supposed to be pink ping pong. Third attempt at growing this one in as many years. They are large enough, and pink, but not right at all. Madly prolific, but thus far one-dimensional acid flavour. At least I feel better about that, since the mice and rats have been into them.

February 9, 2009	#222
Lomatia Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 147	Probably lost both houses in Marysville Ray (one for sure) More importantly 15 locals and maybe 8 from nearby. Still more bodies to come I expect. Very distressing to say the least.

February 10, 2009	#225
Medbury Gardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Medbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,881	Great to hear you are ok Lomatia,there was some serious concern for you and others within the down under forums. Are you sick of tomatoes yet L B