Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2010 The full name of this tomato is “Orange Fleshed Purple Smudge”, which wins the prize for the most literal tomato name and the longest tomato name I have ever heard of. It makes me… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2010 Historically, I have enjoyed green (when ripe) tomatoes, so I am looking forward to this one. Green tomatoes are always a startling treat to set on the table as many people don’t know that… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2010 Yeah! I got a camera again so I can finish my tomato tastings. Well, actually, I got a smartphone, which is like a camera, a phone, a ball and chain and a very expensive toy… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2010 This was a run by purchase at a local nursery. Despite the fact that I grow a dozen varieties of tomatoes in my garden, I always panic that I don’t have enough (This fear… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2010 I know I said that I would likely not be able to do a review of the reisetomate because my plant was dying. And this is true. My plant looks like Godzilla breathed on… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2010 It’s a true tomato garden tragedy. Hybrids on one side, Heirlooms on the other. And two star crossed tomato plants caught in between. “Oh Reisetomate, Reisetomate. Where for art thou, Reisetomate? Deny thy breeding… Read more ›

Part of Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2010 I bought the black cherry tomato because it combined by most favorite type of tomato (black tomatoes) with my least favorite (cherry tomatoes). I thought that in combination, I might find that final cherry… Read more ›