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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7
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And Carolyn, I still have that book you signed at the Hortus event in Orange, Calif. in 2002?
"Barbara, welcome to the wonderful world of tomatoes! - Carolyn" It is sitting right here next to my computer, pristine condition. I bought another one later to be my "go to" book so I wouldn't ruin this one. This is a "must have" book for any tomatophile. ![]()
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MS
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I think I was one of the first 50 people to join here. I remember I knew it was about to launch (I think you told me.) and maybe even waited a few days before it got open. I remember asking where all the other "posts" were, since the page I was reading only had a few. It only had a few because the site was just opening and hardly anyone had posted yet! That's how early I was to jump on board.
I can't believe it will be ten years...a solid decade....that Tomatoville has been here by the time Feb rolls around. This has sure proven to be a good site, and one I've really enjoyed. I remember being excited when we hit 1,000 members...then 2,000....and now....what is it? 15,000? Defintely a success! And I've met a lot of very nice people here. Not just good tomato people, but good people all the way around.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Kansas City, Mo
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Another copy sold.
I have some of my seeds from last year and understand that the seed starting section is great. I'm excited! |
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Indiana
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This has likely come up before, but I'm not keen on wading through 32 pages of this thread...
Who owns the copyrights to the book now? IIRC, Smith & Hawken was sold or went out of business. Has anyone ever approached the current owner(s) about letting it go to Kindle (or other) e-format? Just curious after seeing the prices for the paperback edition on Amazon. I got a new hardback quite a few years ago, but the demand for this book still seems to be quite strong. -GG |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Indiana
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Thanks, Worth1. I read that Target Corp. (USA) had acquired the intellectual property of S&H. So it sounds like three parties are involved, but that is the same as when S&H was part of the equation. Oh, well, I got my copy... :-)
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro
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There are some good deals on the turtlebacks if you're diligent, just keep checking because they don't stay listed long. I've picked up 2 in very good condition in the last 4 months for under $12 including shipping through Amazon.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SE Florida Zone 10
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Received my copy today. Can't wait to dive in.
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Southern WI
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It's a great book. I really enjoy the descriptions of the flavor and the photos of all varieties. The book has identified varieties I wouldn't have heard about, even being on this forum. I've gotten seeds for a fair number of them and will be enjoying them over the coming years. I always pull the book out and re-read each 100 varieties each winter.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Kansas City, Mo
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I got my book yesterday too and immediately dove in! Very interesting book Carolyn. The tom on the front cover is one of my favorites so I felt right at home. This will be my first attempt to grow toms from seed, most from seeds I kept from last years plants. Other efforts at for seed growing haven't gone very well but I have identified a couple errors. Wish me luck!
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7
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Good luck Brian! Don't give up and have back up seedlings. ;-)
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Kansas City, Mo
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I'm thinking of 6 to 8 seeds of each of my 4 varieties. I've only got a 48 sf bed.
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: VA
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I've just requested this book from our library! Looking forward to reading it after these great reviews!
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: N.C.
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Ibp, Try Craig's book! To me, it's THE encyclopedia of tomatoes and the only one you'll need!
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