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My thoughts on a variety of garden topics. Favorites include: vegetables, native plants, heavy clay soil, composting, and gardening with ornery dogs.

The Collected Seed

Apr 8, 20203 min read

I really want to plant my tomatoes!

Trying to plant tomatoes in a state known for extreme weather presents its challenges. I almost posted another "My favorite tomatoes"...

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Mar 30, 20203 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Vorlon

Vorlon were highly recommended by tomato growing gurus. Now I'm on the Vorlon tomato loving bandwagon. You should be proud of me. I...

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Mar 23, 20202 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Lemon Boy

I discovered Lemon Boy tomato when I received a plant as a gift. Now I bring this tomato back every year. Wow, has the world changed...

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Mar 2, 20202 min read

My favorite micro-dwarf tomato: Aztek

This little micro-dwarf tomato has the brightness of other yellow tomatoes, cute shape, and tiny growth habit. Above: Aztek (right) next...

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The Collected Seed

Feb 24, 20203 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Bendigo Moon (dwarf)

A cross of one of my other favorite tomatoes, Bendigo Moon wowed with impressive production. The picture above is Bendigo Moon (larger)...

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Feb 17, 20202 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Snow White cherry

This tomato came as a complete surprise, but became a staple in my garden after its first year. I stumbled upon my Snow White tomatoes...

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Feb 10, 20203 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Sun Gold cherry

If tomatoes can have a personality, these definitely do with a cheery and vibrant persona that reflects their taste. I first discovered...