4:04:54 AM EDT
Feeling Happy
ENTRY # FOURTEEN HUNDRED & FIFTEEN,
Time is so precious-do not waste it,
Good Morning.
Saturday morning has arrived and how are we feeling about it? I hope that an alert did not wake you up this early in the morning. If it did I am sorry and I hope that you can get a little more rest this morning.
Coffee and tea will be ready all day today so be sure and stop and see me anytime today.
The weather is still warn and wet, we had a good shower last evening that wet the ground again, and I am glad for it for I know what it is doing for the tomatoes. DAD'S TOMATO GARDEN PHOTO ALBUM has been updated, the second picture has been added, and there are more to come.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7Z4BKB0Blg&eurl=http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/eggcamera.shtml/
Very interesting link above. Turn your speakers on. Dad.
Saturday: A mix of clouds and sun. High around 80F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with occasional rain and a rumble or two of thunder late. Low 62F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
Natural Pest Control for Organic Tomatoes
In a society that seems bent on overmedicating every problem we have as humans (don’t get me started on that one), it should come as no surprise that we tend to overuse poisons to get rid of common pests in our tomato gardens as well.
I am one of those oddballs who would rather do things the way Laura Ingalls did them than the way mass production tomato farmers think is right.
That’s one of the things that initially drew me to organic gardening in the first place – second only to the health benefits of a pesticide-free organic garden home for my tomatoes.
I haven’t sprayed the first poison on one of my plants in years. Of course I also believe that I am to expect a certain – and hopefully small - percentage of loss of my tomato plants each year due to pests and diseases.
Natural Pest Control Tips
The most important things to remember Read the rest of this entry »
This link below is very interesting.
http://adventuresinmyurbangarden.blogspot.com/
This Week in Urban Gardens
By Reggie Solomon
- The entire urban gardening world received a boost this week from a New York Times article written by Tracie McMillan titled “Urban Farmers’ Crops Go From Vacant Lot to Market,” that describes how urban gardeners in New York on not only producing for themselves but selling produce to their community for no small change.
- Nathaniel Martin at The Self Sufficient Urbanite is a gardener in the true Urban Garden Casual spirit! Read how how he trains his New York City tomatoes to grow up chain link fence.
Read tennesseegrandady, he will make you smile.
This is Jim at the end of the day yesterday.I did not ask permission toshow this to you, I was afraid that he would say no. DAD'
http://picasaweb.google.com/TomatoJournalman/TullockSSugarBushMapleSyrup
Making maple syrup. click above. We hope to have captions to these pictures very soon.
These two Pictures by Mary.
Here is my thoughts for the weekend.
" Man is master of the unspoken word , which spoken is master of him"
and,
" A loose tongue often gets one into a tight place."
From Apples of Gold.
Interesting things in the rest of Dad's story, look them over, DAD
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4:52:49 AM EDT
Feeling Happy
ENTRY # FOURTEEN HUNDRED & FOURTEEN
Picture by Mary, 5/08/08.
Time is so precious-do not waste it.
Good Morning.
Don't you be frowning now, after all it is friday morning, and you know what that means for many of you, no work until monday morning. Now let me see you smile it won't hurt. Aren't we thankful that we ave been given another day of life. I hope that all of us will use this day in being an encourgament to some one we meet this day.
I am feeling very good this morning, when I awoke early this morning I had that peaceful feeling that all is well. I enjoyed just lying there a little while and thinking how fortunate that I am. I know that I don't appreciate as I should.
I know that a lot of my friends do have problems and I don't forget them.
Mary and I were very busy all day yesterday, the picture of our home above shows what Scott the nice young man that takes care of all the triming around the tomato garden done for us. He is good, the best that I have ever had . I will be telling you more about him later. Dad.
Friday: Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High near 80F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday night: Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low 62F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High near 80F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy in the evening. Increasing clouds with periods of showers after midnight. Low 62F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
The Birthplace of “Fried Green Tomatoes”
By Michael Nolan
It seems like a travesty that I live a mere 3-4 miles from the restaurant that inspired Fanny Flagg’s Fried Green Tomatoes and I have yet to even mention it here.
Go on, I know you all want to throw something . . . just make sure it isn’t tomatoes.
As a Southerner who adores just about any type of Southern cooking, and a man who has seen the film quite a few times over the years, it wasn’t until I moved back to Alabama in 2002 that I even realized I was so close to the famed Irondale Café, and made it a point to plan a visit. Read the rest of this entry »
Here below is the link to a fried green tomato recipe, try it.
http://www.tomatocasual.com/2007/08/10/recipe-fried-green-tomato-a-southern-comfort/
SMILES FOR DAD WEB ALBUM
Click on the link above and try not to smile, Ha you can't do it. can you. Be sure and use the slideshow.
More are comming in every day, why not send me yours. I need a smile from England & Scotland.
Read tennesseegrandady, he will make you smile.
Bringing Fruit to the Urban Garden
By Vanessa Richins
When you think of growing fruit, you may envision orchards that cover acres of land.
Don’t despair - there are many options available for the urban garden.
Some fruits grow on plants that are naturally small. The two most common ones are strawberries and blueberries. Both are small enough to be grown easily on a patio. Strawberry pots can help you grow many strawberry plants in one pot.
A note for blueberries : make sure they have acidic soil, or your blueberries will not do very well…if they live.
When it comes to fruit trees and urban gardens, one word stands out Read the rest of this entry »
http://picasaweb.google.com/TomatoJournalman/TullockSSugarBushMapleSyrup
Making maple syrup. click above.
I hope that you will go on down and read the rest of Dad's story, we are making several changes in the looks of the journal, let me know what you think. there are lots of good things there and many more to be added as we have the time, Love you and will see you early in the morning if you wan't me. Keep on smiling. Dad.
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3:48:36 AM EDT
Feeling Sad
ENTRY # FOURTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTEEN
These two pictures are by Dad.
Time is so precious-do not waste it.
Good Morning.
Thest two pictures above are as you would know are from my tomato garden in 2007, I hope that I cand as good this year, I'm trying to do it.
I have sad in my mood space this morning and. the reason is that Mary and I had to miss our wednesday night bible study. We had planed all day on being there but when time come to go we were just not able to make the trip, We sure don't like to miss but when we can't make it, it makes us realize what these things mean to us, everything...
Nancy and some others of you have ask what brand of coffee that I am useing. At the present time it is Dunkin' Donuts. There is only one thing that I don't like about it and I guess you already know. the price. I am buying the whole bean coffee and then grinding it fresh every morning. to me it is good and it will make you smile when you are drinking it. Come on sit down I am going to do the pouring this morning.
I spent some time yesterday watching THE EAGLES it was so interesting watching the care that they were giving their baby, feeding it and watching it's every move.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/embryology/4hinfo.shtml
This above is a nice link.
Kids Love Tomatoes!
By Kira Hamman
Unfortunately for tomato-worshipping parents, this is not necessarily true.
What kids love is (a) dirt, especially when combined with (b) water. Also (c) tools of any kind, particularly those used in (d) digging. Certain kids love (e) worms and (f) bugs.
And all kids tend to have a pride approaching zealotry in anything they produce themselves.
The combination of these factors makes them highly enthusiastic gardeners, and what they lack in skill they more than make up for in sheer joy.
So – get your kids growing tomatoes!
Here are some ideas to get you started:
1. Let kids grow cherry tomatoes, which surely must have been made for them. Even kids who refuse to eat a slice of tomato on a dinner plate will love popping Read the rest of this entry »
SMILES FOR DAD WEB ALBUM
Click on the link above and try not to smile, Ha you can't do it. can you. Be sure and use the slideshow.
More are comming in every day, why not send me yours.
Read tennesseegrandady, he will make you smile.
HERE IS MY THOUGHT FOR TODAY. TAKEN FROM OUR WED, NIGHT BIBLE STUDY, MATTHEW CHAPTER 20 VERSES 27 & 28.
" And whosever will be cheif among you , let him be your servant."
"Even as the son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many."
http://urbangardencasual.com/2008/04/18/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-container-gardening-and-more/
THE BABY CHICKS WEB CAM LOOKS GOOD THIS MORNING, DAD.
Thursday: Cloudy early with scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 78F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%
I hope that you will go on down and read the rest of Dad's story, we are making several changes in the looks of the journal,let me know what you think. there are lots of good things there and many more to be added as we have the time, Love you and will see you early in the morning if you wan't me. Keep on smiling. Dad.
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4:24:26 AM EDT
Feeling Happy
ENTRY # FOURTEEN HUNDRED & TWELVE.
Picture by Dad,
Time is so precious-do not waste it.
Good Morning.
All is well in the Tennessee Valley and I hope that you can say the the same thing wherever you are. I am already sipping on this coffee and I want you to hurry on in and share it with me, that makes it a lot better. I am enjoying the change that we have made, we buy the coffee in the whole grain and then grind it just before we put it in the percolater, I enjoy doing that, my only complaint is the price of the coffee that I am useing. I think that it is a little on the high side. But it dose taste so good to me and it even makes me smile this early in the morning. And I did not forget you that want tea, it is ready.
Our weather is extra good for these tomatoes, it was near 80 again yesterday, real bright sunshine and we exect about the same again today.
Before I forget to do it I want to say thanks to so many of you that have given me so many comments and email in the last few days, it has been so encouraging to me, and for many of you it has been your first time and I hope that you will continue to read what little old Dad has to say. Some of you may have noticed the changes that we are making in the looks of the journal, I hope that it is making it a little easier to read and get the complete story of dad, I would appreciate any suggestions that any of you would have.
SMILES FOR DAD WEB ALBUM
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More are comming in every day, why not send me yours.
By Thomas Cenci
Parmigiana di Melanzane is a classic Sicilian dish which is served on most households throughout Italy.
The combination of the tomatoes with the eggplant and two cheeses makes a mouth watering recipe and is a must for all who love to cook.
Ingredients:
• 1kg eggplant
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves Read the rest of this entry »
This little poem that I like very much is going to be my thought for today.
" I've found a little remedy. To ease this life we live. And make each day a happier one . It is the word forgive.
So often little things come up. That leave a pain and sting.That covered up at once would not. Amount to anything.
"Tis when we hold them up to view. And brood and sulk and fret. They greater grow before our eyes. 'Twere better to forget."
From Apples of Gold.
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4:06:16 AM EDT
Feeling Happy
ENTRY # FOURTEEN HUNDRED & ELEVEN.
Picture by Jim. 5/04/08.
Time is so precious-do not waste it.
Good Morning.
I am out of that bed feeling a little better this morning, and I am ready to go get'em what about you ? I will have the tea and coffee ready very soon. I am doing something a little different this morning, We found a coffee that I like very well, and we got it in the whole bean and we are grinding it. What a wonderful smell that I am enjoying even before my coffee is ready . You can just sit down there and wait it will be ready soon. Tell me all about your night and what are your plans for today?
I would like for us all to get started off right again this morning, thinking good thoughts will help a lot. And don't forget the fresh clean sheet that we are given evry morning , do be careful with it, keep it as clean as you possible can. Just be thankful for another day of life, and use it right. " Time is so precious-do not waste it."
The weather is going to be good tomato growing weather again today, At 4:30 a/m. the tempeature is 50. For the last few days the high has been close to 80. That will make them grow.
The picture at the top of the ponies was taken by Jim while he was visiting us, We have another good neighbor whose farm joins our tomato garden on the south side of us, I don't think that he will complain about us looking at two beautiful ponies.
The 2 photos below are Tomatoes that Sara's father in Italy has grown. Remember Sara's picture is on our smile album.
SMILES FOR DAD WEB ALBUM
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More are comming in every day, why not send me yours.
Boost Your Tomatoes with Companion Planting! - Part 1
By Vanessa Richins
Companion planting is the art of placing certain plants next to others.
These combinations offer benefits to one or both plants.
One such pairing is the herb Borage with our lovely tomatoes. Borage is an annual, edible herb with lovely blue star-shaped flowers. The leaves can be used in salads. It improves tomato plant health and even makes them taste better. Borage also repels the tomato hornworm, the bane of many a tomato grower.
Another pairing is Read the rest of this entry »
By Reggie Solomon
- Urban Garden Casual welcomes Vanessa Richins to the Urban Garden Casual team.
- Amy Jeanroy at About.com’s Herb Gardening section wonders if organic potting soil is better than non-organic potting soil and sets up an experiment to determine if the results justify the price differential.
- It’s hard not to be inspired to garden in the city when you imagine its grand potential in gardens such as these - though wetake a more casual approach of course.
- If you can farm on a rooftop in New York City, you can farm anywhere. We heart The Rooftop Gardening Source and this story of how the Eli Zabar’s grocery store and restaurant in Manhattan grows vegetables on their roof.
Here is my thought for today.
" Come what may, hold fast to love ! Though men should rend your heart, let them not embitter or harden it, We win by tenderness; we conquer by forgiveness."
From Apples of Gold.
I hope that you will go on down and read the rest of Dad'sstory, there are lots of good things there and many more to be added as we have the time, Love you and will see you early in the morning if you wan't me. Keepon smiling. Dad.
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3:23:17 AM EDT
Feeling Quiet
ENTRY # FOURTEEN HUNDRED & TEN
Picture by Dad. This picture is from last years crop. I hope that I can do as good this year.
Time is so precious-do not waste it.
Good Morning.
It's monday morning and I am up and getting ready for the start of another new week, I have the coffee percolating and the water is hot ready to choose what kind of tea that you want.
It's all ready, the coffee may be a little strong, but with 1/2 and 1/2 cream I like it that way. Sit down now have a cup of your choice and talk to me a little while, it helps me to get started a little better.
Mary and I had a good day yesterday, but we were tired by the end of the day. Jim & Beverly came down from Kingsport and spent the day with us. They were with us in our sunday morning meeting. We did have a good,helpful and enjoyable day.
Now I am not going to say even one thing about this being monday and how much we sometines dread it, I hope that we can look at it in a little different way this morng, just be glad that we have been spared to see another day of life, and then go out there and show by the contented look on our face and our smile that we are happy.
By Michelle Fabio
If you’re reading this, chances are that you are passionate about tomatoes.
So how far would you go to defend your beloved tomato’s right to sit atop one of your country’s signature dishes?
Michael and John Garvin, two brothers from England, came to blows over just this question regarding Shepherd’s Pie after a day of drinking. Michael, a chef, didn’t take too kindly to his brother’s suggestion of topping the dish with a layer of sliced tomatoes—in fact, he responded by hitting John over the head with a shovel.
According to Michael’s lawyer, a threat by John to torch his brother’s flat followed Read the rest of this entry »
Mary found this web site where you can listen to bird songs online!
http://animalbehaviorarchive.org/loginPublic.do
In some cases when you go to the page that has the names of the bird song you want to listen to, you need to scroll down to find the area of the U.S that you are interested in.
This is very interesting, listen. DAD.
Here is a good recipe that Helen thought might be good using green tomatoes instead eggplant.
"Dad please don't give credit to me, please ask Beth permission over at Nutwood Junction" < Click here. " She is the one who posted it on Kitchen Chatter. Helen"
(I did and got a go-ahead answer..... Dad)
Thanks Beth!
Eggplant Parmigiana
1 medium eggplant, peeledand sliced into half-inch rounds. ( Or use tomatoes as Helen suggested, sounds good to Dad. )
1 26-ounce jar of spaghetti sauce (the original recipe calls for homemade sauce--just use a jar!)
mozzarella cheese, approximately 8 ounces of fresh or shredded
Parmesan cheese
1 beaten egg
flour
olive oil
Dip eggplant slices into egg, then into flour. Heat oil on mediumin large skillet and cook eggplant until browned and cooked through (tender when pierced with afork), about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Preheat oven to 400°. Coat 9x9" baking dish with cooking spray, and spoon enough spaghetti sauce in to coat the bottom. Layer half the eggplant on top of the sauce, and grate Parmesan on top. Cover with half of the mozzarella. (Fresh is my favorite.) Top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers and grate a little more Parmesan on top. Bake 15-20 minutes and let stand a few minutes before serving.
Normally, I would serve this with a salad and a side of pasta, but since I make it just for me, I eat half of it with no sides and save the other half for the next night.
It's my favorite! Yum!
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_126931.asp
THIS ABOVE IS INTERESTING TODAY, DAD
I hope that you will look at these often, because I am going to have a few interesting things there.
Dad's Tomato Garden
Dad's Songbird and Rose Garden
Dad's Fried Green Tomatoes
I hope that you will go on down and read the rest of Dad's story, there are lots of good things there and many more to be added as we have the time, Love you and will see you early in the morning if you wan't me. Keepon smiling. Dad.
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4:01:48 AM EDT
Feeling Happy
ENTRY # FOURTEEN HUNDRED & TEN.
Dad & Ted.
Picture by Mary, 5/02/08.
Time is so precious-do not waste it.
Good Morning.
I am trying to be real quite this morning, I don't want to disturb you to early, you remember that this is saturday and some of us are not working again untill monday. So pull that cover up over your head and get a little more rest.
I am going ahead and get the tea and coffee ready and then you are welcome to stop in at your convenience any time today and have a cup with me, I like to talk to you every day.
Now about the pictures above, I have talked to you a lot about Ted and Jessica my next dood neighbors, Mary took this picture of us yesterday morning, Jessica was not with us but maybe we can get a picture of her later. I wanted a picture of us down in the tomato gardem but we did not have time for that.
I have already told you much of what these two mean to us, they help us so much and are always there when we need them, We are so thankful that they are our friends, DAD.
We are still enjoying good warm tomato growing weather. At 4:20 a.m. it is 69. And we had a high yesterday of 81. Be watching for those pictures showing the growth of the plants soon.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_126931.asp
THIS ABOVE IS INTERESTING TODAY, DAD
A nice plant that one of Mary's high School friends gave to her recently. It is a cutting of a plant in her friend's garden~~~Sedum~~~Mary has set it out. It is a lovely plant.
By Michelle Fabio
When it comes time to transfer your seedlings outside (whether to the ground or a container), you don’t want to just drop them out there all of a sudden into the elements without preparing them first.
This preparation is called hardening off—toughening up your baby plants so they can grow into big plants with fabulous tomatoes.
You want to get them used to the light, wind, and temperatures outside gradually before they make the big move.
Here are some common methods for hardening off your tomato plants: Read the rest of this entry »
These baby chicks have been looking good, see what they look like this morning. Here is the link .
And be sure tha you check THE EAGLES It has been a pleasure for me to watch them, Let's thank the ones who are showing them to us. I have learned a few lessions from watching them.
