Heirloom tomatoes

Amy Greacen wrote in a recent Oakland Fresh Foods Examiner article on heirloom tomatoes. In comparison to the ubiquitous supermarket variety, an "heirloom" tomato is technically an old, open-pollinated variety and not in commercial production. Heirloom varieties like 'Brandywine', 'Black Frim', and others are characterized by their flavor, texture and uses. Read full article from Examiner.com>

A variety of vegetables can grow well in county

Cynthia Wall

Rankin Ledger Correspondent

Houston Therrell squats by one tomato plant, twisting one almost ripe piece of fruit in his hand.
His brow furrows. He frowns as he pulls one tomato closer, a small hole gnawed in its side. "I think a squirrel got to this one," he tells visitors, scorn, disappointment and a little disbelief in his voice. Disappointment that the produce isn't perfect. Disbelief that anything would touch this prize patch he planted to demonstrate what different tomato plants could produce. Pity that squirrel should he catch it. Read more>

Hibiscus - The Garden Varieties

These are pictures of the garden varieties; I have no access to the rare kinds treasured by hibiscus collectors. Still the hibiscus has the charm of all tropical (exotic) flowers.