Nature's Bounty

In spite of the sometimes wild and wacky weather we've had this year, our little garden is now producing cherry tomatoes and cucumbers like crazy.  And today I had the pleasure of picking the first big tomato of the season:  a golden yellow one the size of a softball.

I sliced the tomato and had it with dinner, and it was absolutely delicious!  Juicy, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.  It was everything you want in a tomato, but can't get unless it's home grown.  It looks as if there will be two more of these bad boys to pick in the next day or so.  I cannot wait!

I hope you're having a fabulous weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!

Tomato Update

Notice anything exciting about this photo?  

Look closely...

I'll give you a hint.  Look for a color other than green. (Maybe this close-up shot will help you.)

That's right!  The first hint of red has appeared on our tomato plants.  And if the rest of the tomatoes follow suit, we are going to have a bumper crop! We are smacking our lips in anticipation.  This week's hot and humid weather should help the little fellows ripen.  Today the high temperature was 96 degrees (35C) but with the humidity factored it, it actually felt like 106 degrees (42C).  Tough on humans, but fabulous for tomatoes.

Stay cool and thanks for dropping by!

Do You See What I See?

There was quite a bit of excitement at our house tonight, when we discovered something wonderful in the garden.  Can you guess what it is?

Here's a close-up shot to help you.

If you guessed tomatoes, you are right!  For the first time in years we planted a small garden in the backyard that includes three tomato plants.  Almost overnight the bright yellow blossoms on the cherry tomato plant turned into these adorable, miniature green globes!  If our warm weather continues, it won't be long until we have delicious home-grown tomatoes to savor. We can hardly wait.

Thanks for popping in!