August 11, 2026
Finally Got Potato Timing Right in Tennessee
After several seasons of trouble, a Tennessee potato bed finally came through - full trays of tubers, and not a drop of irrigation all summer.
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Posts about Tomatoes
August 5, 2026
Fermenting Tomatoes Again After Three Years
Every few years the urge to ferment tomatoes comes back around. This time a friend's yellow tomatoes and a handful of under-ripe fruit are going into the jar to test the texture.
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August 4, 2026
Judging Tomatoes and Pumpkins at the County Fair
A weekend learning how county fair judges evaluate garden produce, from tomato plates to pumpkin stems, and what it means for anyone thinking of entering their own harvest.
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July 24, 2026
Rooting Tomato Cuttings for a Second Wave of Fruit
Pruned tomato stems don't have to go to waste - root them in water for fresh plants that keep producing right up to first frost.
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