Summer began when my housekeeper showed up with tomato plants, and with regular watering, developed into hope for a bountiful tomato crop.18 total plants varying from heirlooms to cherry tomatoes were planted, but in the end -- only a random tomato here and there. Oliver claims to have no idea what happened to the tomatoes but later left an apologetic half on my steps and a little bit on my chair so we could share the last ones.