It's an SOOC macro of a Tomato from my Garden - there was NO harvest this year. 20 plants 5-9 ft. tall made it through the hurricane, but succumbed to this disease, as well as early AND late "blight." Not one, not a single one could I eat (without wretching!) It was soooo disappointing to watch HUGE fruit (all over a pound!) rot as they began to ripen. And there's nothing for it; it's caused by bacteria in the soil, and if conditions are right, you WILL get "the blight." This year, conditions were perfect for it - Oh Bother!! It's is very common in my area, and everyone was wrestling with it this year. There are fungicides to slow down it's progression, but I'm totally organic in my gardens, and don't use them. There is nothing organic to kill it, or prevent it. The ARE 2 solutions recommended by the Agricultural Extension Service: steam the soil, or, don't plant for 7 years!! Oh well, that's gardening - always a challenge.
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Nice shot. Sorry to hear about it. I think some garden centers carry a product that will sterilize the soil and be safe to plant in within several weeks. Can't remember the name of the product. I had to use it when I had a similar issue with tomatoes.
Les this is fantastic. I honestly thought it was a pumpkin at first, very clever use of words and great composition to have me believing this! (I also have to tell you that Sophie has gone from a reading ability of Level 1 to Level 7! The highest level in Kindergarten is Level 8. She learnt 40 new words in one day last week. We are so proud of her as she is one of the youngest in the class and doesn't turn 6 until she starts grade one next year.)
@nicolecampbell Hi Nic- I only wish it WAS a Pumpkin! :-D
Sensational news about Sophie's reading advancement! She must be so excited and proud, (along with her parents :-D) and that feeling of accomplishment is sooo good for kids to experience. She sounds like she is not only intellengent, but also highly motivated. (Hmmmm, wonder where she gets that???) Boy, oh boy, the sky's the limit for Sophie........thanks very much for sharing such great news; the teacher in me is thrilled, and very happy for her. Take care, Les x
@mwarren365 Hiya Mike -- Thanks for your input; if you remember the product, please do share. :-D I know what farmers use, but I won't allow that stuff in MY Garden. (Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words last week, Mike. They meant a lot......you're the greatest!) Take care, Les
oh les this is a fantastic shot i love the detail & focus, wicked. i havent taken a pic yet today im just gunna fetch Dylan from school so might see something then x
Wonderful shot Les, just a shame it's for the wrong reason. As gardeners we have to put up with the frustrations as well as the pleasures. My tomatoes were great this year but my cucumbers never produces a thing. Hey ho, can't wait for next year. Get well soon!
What a shame. However, you got a great shot out of it. It almost looks like a unique and exotic fruit of some far off land. LOL... but it tastes revolting.
Thanks for your comment earlier. Things are improving.
@cath Hi Cath - Wanted to respond since it IS unusual. Steaming the soil is not viable for gardeners or most small farmers. It's the HUGE 10,000 acre farmers that can afford a contraption that holds an immense amount of water, has a boiler to heat it, and can be pulled by a tractor. It is almost never done anymore becuase it is far more expensive (and time consuming) than herbicides. It's a sorry shame since it means the loss of previously organic farmers. (My presonal prediction: in my lifetime we will see the return of all kinds of "old time" farming practices when public awareness peaks, and will no longer tolerate the way we raise our crops and animals.) Take good care, Les x
@hudd Hello Hudd - Well I'm glad that SOMEone got some nice tomatoes! But, as if to compensate, my cucumber harverst was one for the record books! :-D And, My Zinnias have grown well past 5 ft, and are STILL blooming. Thanks for your well wishes; it's all going to be just fine, and I'm grateful that it's something that can be fixed! :-D
See you, Les
Sensational news about Sophie's reading advancement! She must be so excited and proud, (along with her parents :-D) and that feeling of accomplishment is sooo good for kids to experience. She sounds like she is not only intellengent, but also highly motivated. (Hmmmm, wonder where she gets that???) Boy, oh boy, the sky's the limit for Sophie........thanks very much for sharing such great news; the teacher in me is thrilled, and very happy for her. Take care, Les x
Thanks for your comment earlier. Things are improving.
See you, Les
Fascinating! Thanks for explaining and I hope your prediction comes true!