July 25
When will the Tomatoes Ripen?

Patiently, I wait while my green tomatoes continue to ripen into large, juicy, red tomatoes for me to taste a slice of heaven! The garden is producing a great harvest of zuchinni, carrots, beets, spinach, zuchinni, summer squash, green beans and other goodies, but my very healthy tomatoes are still green. In the coming weeks, I'm sure they will mature, and I'll be busy making salsa and canning tomatoes. The number of tomato plants in the garden tripled this year. In early February, we ran out of all canned tomatoes. So we haven't had chili in awhile, but who wants chili when it is 90 degrees? As I write, I can taste that mouth watering tomato basil sandwich that I love so much! It's perfect for warm weather.

It is a good thing that the tomatoes are a little slow ripening, though, because my peppers are not quite ready either.
Do you have a lot of zuchinni? Strange question, right? Try Zuchinni Tacos. These veggie tacos are simple and delicious. Chop zuchinni, peel and all, into about 1/2 inch pieces. Put into a saute pan with chopped onions and celery and brown for 3 to 4 minutes. Add taco seasoning and about half the amount of water. Simmer and add to your taco salad. I found it to be satisfying and pretty darn good. Do you have creative ways to use your zuchinni harvest? Please email them to me at wathon@sargentsgardens.com. I'd love to gather some recipes to share with others.

Happy Gardening!
Wendy Thon
MNLA Certified Professional

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