First Tomato in My Summer Garden

[Dee & Frank Hughes]

The next great veggie event in my garden after Sugar Snap Day if First Tomato Day. And that was today. In early March I resurrected the Wall-O-Water system and went to Renfrows for a wee Early Girl hybrid. I had tried the water wall thing before with poor results and read that it works best with small seedlings. I was pleased with this years result. This is the earliest I've ever gotten a full sized tomato in my garden.

The seasons first fruit is always earmarked for a tomato/basil/mozzarella sandwich on crusty bread and a good vinaigrette. Just ate-Yum.

[Dee & Frank Hughes]

Yes- basil is a staple for the above and pesto. Deal on the fresh moz/mater swap. Probably a couple weeks away from the main tomato crop. I should also have green beans in a few weeks.

[Carol Buie-Jackson]

Did you grow the basil as well? I am going to try and make some fresh mozz with the raw milk. I"ll let you know how it goes and may even trade you some for a 'mater or two.