Category Archives: Tomatoes

Capturing The Essence of Tomatoes

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Slow or fast, red or green, roasting captures those essential flavors Saving Summer To Savor In Winter After such a long summery stretch of dry heat, it’s startling how quickly autumn arrives. Though the days are still warm, the nights … Continue reading →

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How Herbicides Contaminate Compost

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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The Pea Test reveals the presence of Clopyralid Of Horsetail and Herbicides A troubled reader writes: “Horse tails have been in the front portion of my property for three years now, but they are now popping up in my side … Continue reading →

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The Great Tomato Race

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Perfect for cooking, canning, freezing… A Torrent Of Tomatoes It was 48 degrees when I got up this morning, though the sun broke through the marine layer early, quickly warming the day up by 15 degrees. Even so, it’s clear … Continue reading →

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Pre-Season Tomatoes For Best Flavor

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Fabulous tomatoes are a little sweet and a little salty Build Brix With Compost, Then Add Sea Salt Given that the Maritime Northwest is not exactly prime tomato territory, it’s not super surprising that I’m often asked for tips on … Continue reading →

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