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Grow Your Own Tomatoes with Heinz and a few other garden developments

June 14, 2013 By All That I'm Eating 11 Comments

I love this time of year; everything is happening and alive. Things are changing colour or from flower to fruit and there’s nothing like watching that happen to something you’ve spent time nurturing. I have a few fruit trees which are easy because other than a quick drink in a particularly dry spell I just leave them to their own devices. It’s only the birds and bugs I now have to find a way to deter from my booty.
Tomato seedlings growing and planting out

The above left picture shows my Heinz tomato seeds after about two weeks inside on a sunny windowsill. The right picture (I’m not sure if they’re that visible) are the happy seven plants that went in last week. They’re in a south facing veg patch which has a brick wall behind to reflect some of the heat; I’ve found this is the best patch for tomatoes. There’s a few more plants coming along indoors which were on a less sunny window sill so I’ll hopefully be planting them out soon.

Lord Lambourn apple blossom and growing
The picture above is a Lord Lambourn apple tree which we planted in November. It was only two years old when my Dad and I planted it so I couldn’t believe the amount of blossom and now subsequent fruit that is growing on the thin branches. This one’s an eater with red and yellow striped skin so I’m looking forward to trying it.
Golden gage blossom and growing
Last year I managed to eat one golden gage. The tree (bless it) produced about seven fruits but most went mouldy and fell off before I got a chance to taste them. The one I did have I cut into four to share with my parents and my OH so I didn’t even really have one. This year however the tree is covered with little green gems just waiting to ripen into lovely golden fruits. I can’t wait!
Quince tree blossom and growing
After much question asking and deliberating the jury was out as to whether the quince was going to blossom this year. It seemed I blinked and the next thing I know the tree is covered in what looked like pink Mr Whippy (left picture) style flowers all over it. I have never had one fruit from this tree (I’ve had it three years now) but I am pleased to announce that it is positively festooned all over with fluffy little quinces. I’m going to be in Membrillo up to my eyeballs. 
Strawberry flowers
There are loads of these little wild strawberry plants dotted about the garden. Most of the wildlife seems to get them before me but I do manage to sneak in a couple every year. I need to keep my eyes peeled for them.
There’s plenty going on and I’m excited about the things that are on their way. I’m looking forward to getting creative with all my lovely homegrown produce.

The Heinz Facebook page is still up for us to post about our growing adventures but there are no more seeds available.
Disclaimer: there is an incentive to post about the Heniz GYO project as I will receive a hamper if I post three times this year.

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    June 15, 2013 at 11:52

    I wish I had even an ounce of room to grow tomatoes!

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  2. Belinda says

    June 15, 2013 at 12:24

    I’m finally trying tomatoes and a few other greens!

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  3. grace says

    June 15, 2013 at 19:44

    it’s so rewarding to actually see and eat the fruits of one’s labor!

    Reply
  4. Jacqueline @Howtobeagourmand says

    June 16, 2013 at 13:36

    How lovely to be fortunate to grow your own fruit. It makes cooking with them that bit more special.

    Reply
  5. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    June 17, 2013 at 12:48

    So jealous of your garden! I can’t wait to have a backyard to plant stuff. Although I have no idea if I have a green thumb 😉

    Reply
  6. The Squishy Monster says

    June 17, 2013 at 17:02

    our tomatoes are finally coming and I totally feel your excitement…we should have a tomato party soon! =)

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  7. Liz Berg says

    June 17, 2013 at 17:03

    I think you’re going to have a bounty of crops this year…wish I had your green thumb 🙂

    Reply
  8. Choclette says

    June 17, 2013 at 21:38

    All looking good and crossing fingers for you for a good harvest. Your blog’s looking god too.

    Reply
  9. Rosita Vargas says

    June 18, 2013 at 01:54

    Me encanta su huerto adoro todo lo orgánico es una gran satisfacción comerlos frescos …felicitaciones… se ve muy linda la planta de frambuesas,abrazos.

    Reply
  10. Navaneetham Krishnan says

    June 18, 2013 at 11:57

    Just like you, I grow my own herbs and plants too. Most of them are Asian varieties which strives in hot burning sun. I wish I can grow more herbs like the Western ones but when I try, they are not suitable.

    Beautiful and its pleasing to see that we have common interest.

    Reply
  11. kitchen flavours says

    June 25, 2013 at 16:28

    You have such lovely fruit trees growing in your garden! How I wish that I have the garden grounds to do just that!
    Thank you for stopping by and for following, happy to follow you right back!

    Reply

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