Guess I should share this with my tomato friends.. - Page 4

b54red · May 13, 2017

Craig I wish that video had been available 40 years ago. So much useful information in a very short but concise video. Unlike most gardening videos the presentation was very clear and easy to understand even for a novice. Simple explanations and simple instructions on how you do what you do without going into the distracting details which can make a show like this hard to follow. Your method of growing could be very useful for gardeners with soil problems that are rather severe in areas of the South. Using your techniques could eliminate the need to learn to graft which for many is a step too far. Using those simple techniques you showed could also free so many to grow heirlooms instead of being tied to hybrids due to the soil problems that are endemic in so many locations.

I think you came across as someone who is absolutely in love with his tomato growing. I can certainly relate but unlike you I do not have the patience or perseverance to keep up with all the data. I think that is a remarkable feat and shows great dedication. Thanks for posting the video and I will be recommending your book and videos to some of the many gardeners that I converse with. What you do is far simpler than the lengthy and rather difficult methods that I use and I feel would be much more readily accepted by the average gardener or the beginning gardener just looking to have a good tasting tomato. You have shown a simple and effective way to do that without it becoming too much of an effort or expense. Of course we both know that with a little success the obsession for growing heirlooms may not be far behind; but no need to mention that.

Bill

**nctomatoman** · May 13, 2017

What a really lovely post, Bill - thanks so much for taking the time to share your very kind words with me. It is really deeply appreciated.

peebee · May 14, 2017

A must-see video for all tomato lovers/growers, experienced or newbies. I just loved it, quietly enjoying my midnight hour here. Thank you so much Craig! Inspiring.

sjamesNorway · May 14, 2017

I really enjoyed the video, Craig. Your passion for gardening shines through it. What a great mentor and inspirator you are!

Steve

psa · May 14, 2017

Sadly, the video has been taken down, it appears, and I cannot watch it.

**nctomatoman** · May 14, 2017

It plays for me - this link? http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/...epic-tomatoes/

psa · May 14, 2017

Following that link, I see:

psa · May 14, 2017

Ok, switched browsers and it plays now. Not sure why it wouldn't play for me on Chrome. Thanks.

psa · May 14, 2017

That was a very enjoyable watch. And very familiar.

BigVanVader · May 14, 2017

Great episode Craig. I watch GAGW regularly and I can honestly say this was one of the best episodes I've seen. It is so hard to find decent shows on gardening anymore so it was good to see them actually provide something with less fluff and more information that will actually help the general gardening community.. I posted a link on my FB page and I tell all my customers to sign up here and ready your/Carolyn's books. Still need to see you give a talk at some point. Are you doing anything around Asheville this year?

**nctomatoman** · May 14, 2017

I am glad that things are resolved - suspected it could be a browser issue (I had an email into Joe Lamp'l just in case).

BVV - not Asheville -but a big event in Charlotte in July - working out details now. Keep an eye on my events page on my website - I am working on 2018's sched.

Thanks for the kind words, folks!

OzoneNY · May 15, 2017

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Originally Posted by b54red

Craig I wish that video had been available 40 years ago. So much useful information in a very short but concise video. Unlike most gardening videos the presentation was very clear and easy to understand even for a novice. Simple explanations and simple instructions on how you do what you do without going into the distracting details which can make a show like this hard to follow. Your method of growing could be very useful for gardeners with soil problems that are rather severe in areas of the South. Using your techniques could eliminate the need to learn to graft which for many is a step too far. Using those simple techniques you showed could also free so many to grow heirlooms instead of being tied to hybrids due to the soil problems that are endemic in so many locations.

I think you came across as someone who is absolutely in love with his tomato growing. I can certainly relate but unlike you I do not have the patience or perseverance to keep up with all the data. I think that is a remarkable feat and shows great dedication. Thanks for posting the video and I will be recommending your book and videos to some of the many gardeners that I converse with. What you do is far simpler than the lengthy and rather difficult methods that I use and I feel would be much more readily accepted by the average gardener or the beginning gardener just looking to have a good tasting tomato. You have shown a simple and effective way to do that without it becoming too much of an effort or expense. Of course we both know that with a little success the obsession for growing heirlooms may not be far behind; but no need to mention that.

Bill

+1

BigVanVader · May 15, 2017

Agreed, Bill more eloquently stated how I think most of us feel about your efforts and ideas.

PhilaGardener · May 18, 2017

Craig's favs (well, on Wednesdays at least

):

http://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/stories-behind-your-6-favorite-heirloom-tomatoes

maxjohnson · May 20, 2017

I use the same mix ratio of 1:2 compost to potting mix. I feel invalidated now.

May 13, 2017	#47
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	What a really lovely post, Bill - thanks so much for taking the time to share your very kind words with me. It is really deeply appreciated. __________________ Craig

May 14, 2017	#51
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	It plays for me - this link? http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/...epic-tomatoes/ __________________ Craig

May 14, 2017	#56
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	I am glad that things are resolved - suspected it could be a browser issue (I had an email into Joe Lamp'l just in case). BVV - not Asheville -but a big event in Charlotte in July - working out details now. Keep an eye on my events page on my website - I am working on 2018's sched. Thanks for the kind words, folks! __________________ Craig

May 18, 2017	#59
PhilaGardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Near Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,940	Craig's favs (well, on Wednesdays at least): http://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/stories-behind-your-6-favorite-heirloom-tomatoes

May 13, 2017	#46
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	Craig I wish that video had been available 40 years ago. So much useful information in a very short but concise video. Unlike most gardening videos the presentation was very clear and easy to understand even for a novice. Simple explanations and simple instructions on how you do what you do without going into the distracting details which can make a show like this hard to follow. Your method of growing could be very useful for gardeners with soil problems that are rather severe in areas of the South. Using your techniques could eliminate the need to learn to graft which for many is a step too far. Using those simple techniques you showed could also free so many to grow heirlooms instead of being tied to hybrids due to the soil problems that are endemic in so many locations. I think you came across as someone who is absolutely in love with his tomato growing. I can certainly relate but unlike you I do not have the patience or perseverance to keep up with all the data. I think that is a remarkable feat and shows great dedication. Thanks for posting the video and I will be recommending your book and videos to some of the many gardeners that I converse with. What you do is far simpler than the lengthy and rather difficult methods that I use and I feel would be much more readily accepted by the average gardener or the beginning gardener just looking to have a good tasting tomato. You have shown a simple and effective way to do that without it becoming too much of an effort or expense. Of course we both know that with a little success the obsession for growing heirlooms may not be far behind; but no need to mention that. Bill

May 14, 2017	#48
peebee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,714	A must-see video for all tomato lovers/growers, experienced or newbies. I just loved it, quietly enjoying my midnight hour here. Thank you so much Craig! Inspiring.

May 14, 2017	#49
sjamesNorway Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Norway Posts: 1,049	I really enjoyed the video, Craig. Your passion for gardening shines through it. What a great mentor and inspirator you are! Steve

May 14, 2017	#50
psa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TriCities, WA Posts: 141	Sadly, the video has been taken down, it appears, and I cannot watch it.

May 14, 2017	#55
BigVanVader Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 3,099	Great episode Craig. I watch GAGW regularly and I can honestly say this was one of the best episodes I've seen. It is so hard to find decent shows on gardening anymore so it was good to see them actually provide something with less fluff and more information that will actually help the general gardening community.. I posted a link on my FB page and I tell all my customers to sign up here and ready your/Carolyn's books. Still need to see you give a talk at some point. Are you doing anything around Asheville this year?

May 15, 2017	#58
BigVanVader Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 3,099	Agreed, Bill more eloquently stated how I think most of us feel about your efforts and ideas.

May 20, 2017	#60
maxjohnson Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: OH 6a Posts: 592	I use the same mix ratio of 1:2 compost to potting mix. I feel invalidated now.