What Inspires Me? Tomatoes
It’s Tomato Time! This time of year, almost nothing can match the delight we take in plucking ripe tomatoes from the vine. Cherry tomatoes are my favorites—even the scrawniest heat-stroked shriveled plants are still working hard to ripen those last few ruby orbs. Those in still clinging to my tomato plants remind me of those lowly Christmas ornaments left dangling forgotten when good ole’ Tanenbaum is kicked to the curb after the holidays!
Even grandson Aiden—who hates tomatoes “Yuck! Yucky”—loves picking tomatoes.
But who the heck is the “Tom” who lent his toes to the garden industry to create these tiny, round, juicy red-yellow-orange “Tom Toes”?
One can only imagine what Tom’s foot looked like with those toes poking off the end. Or what kind of shoes he sported.
Look close—closer! See that grey pot nestled in that flower bed? Yep, inside that bamboo cage grows a cherry tomato plant!
What’s so inspiring about tomatoes?
Anyone can grow a tomatoes plant.
Inside, outside, garden, containers—even gallon milk jugs. You doubt me? See for yourself!
Tomato plants are not like other pets. Sure, you can love them, feed and water them, talk to them, even pet them as you do other pets. But in a few months, they Go!
And best, they reward you with tiny, edible burst of sunshine!
Here’s a video on How to Plant Tomatoes in Containers—all it takes is one plant-especially a cherry tomato plant—to brighten many a dull salad!
