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READER PHOTOS! The best of the tomato season

comments (6) September 13th, 2011 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Today's photos are from Cherry Ong. She says, "I just attended an heirloom tomato tasting session at my favorite local nursery here in Richmond, British Columbia, Phoenix Perennials. It was fun and educational and I think all nurseries should host such an activity. Here are some pictures to share." Thanks, Cherry--all I can say is YUM!

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soilgoil writes: To wwross: We Pacific Northwest gardeners do enjoy a mild gardening climate similar to that of the British Isles, but we also have to contend with hordes of ravaging slugs and snails, quirky weather coming at us from the Pacific in all four seasons, and glacial soil that has brought us tons of rocks, beach-like sand, and impenetrable clay. Compost is our friend! Growing tomatoes has been a particular challenge this summer, which arrived late after a prolonged cool, wet spring. But I wouldn't live anywhere else! Posted: 11:22 am on September 13th

sheilaschultz writes: Lok at those beautiful colors! Posted: 10:09 am on September 13th

wwross writes:

Anyone who grows flowers or vegetables in the Pacific Northwest is cheating. The weather and soil conditions are too nice. Whenever I see a great garden in a magazine or book, my first instinct is that its in Oregon, Washington, or B.C.

Signed,

Resident of Virginia Posted: 9:00 am on September 13th

wittyone writes: Beautiful! And what imaginative names to go along with the many varieties offered. Posted: 8:54 am on September 13th

snollygaster writes: Go, Phoenix, go! Posted: 8:20 am on September 13th

ncgardener writes: Yummy! Posted: 7:43 am on September 13th

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Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog!

Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.

Sign up to get new posts delivered to your inbox each morning so you'll always remember to take a look, or subscribe to our RSS feed. We look forward to sharing our garden travels with you.

If you think you have a photo that we should share on the Garden Photo of the day, email us. Send hi-res images to mgervais@taunton.com with GPOD in the subject line. We'll only respond if we plan to use your photo.