One of my students, Lorie Wade, sent me this gorgeous picture of her gigantic tomato plants. Here is what she writes:
Hi Cynthia,
It all started with your tomato seedling class. I just had to grow and
taste each variety. Forty one different types. Looking forward to your
masters class. Thanks so much for your help and words of wisdom. I took the tomato seedling
class in February. I have never grown tomatoes from seed and thought it
would be fun. I followed your instructions very carefully,
even down to the fish heads and everything else that went into the
soil. The picture speaks for itself. I'm in tomato heaven. Thanks Cynthia !
PS. I do have an occasional helicopter that buzzes over from time to time.
Lorie Wade
Hi Cynthia,
I had the pleasure of meeting you this past Sun. at the San Francisco Flower Show. I am very excited for this season's tomatoes! Sure hope it will be better than last year. You gave very good info on the worm casting tea with aspirin which I have started,Thanks! Here's to a great season!
Posted by: Sandy Francis | April 02, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Those are amazingly big tomatoes! Very inspiring (considering mine are about 3 inches tall!)
How long did it take before you got them to grow that big?!
Posted by: Chris and his Tomatoes | March 01, 2010 at 05:24 AM
The trick to growing 10ft tall tomatoes is in the soil. If the root's can't grow; the plant can't grow.
Study soil science. Adding composted organic material, adjusting PH and nutrient levels to the needs of the plants you are growing, will yield healthy plants.
In other words Fertilize your Brain with Knowledge.
Posted by: David | February 21, 2010 at 06:52 AM
That is a stupendous picture! Those tomoato plants are 3 times as tall as mine! I'm going to look into taking a class to improve my garden next summer!
Posted by: Gaby Giacchino | December 07, 2009 at 04:21 PM
I just heard about you and this picture is inspiring! I can't wait for next tomato season! Please add me to your e-mail list. Thanks!
Posted by: Michelle Russell | September 23, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I LOVE this site and all your helpful information! I read it everyday. I am totally inspired and can't wait to take classes!
Posted by: Amy | September 22, 2009 at 04:13 PM
You have tons of information on your site but sometimes it is difficult to find what I'm looking for (in this case seed saving). Have you thought of a search function?
Posted by: John Herrick | August 18, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Hi! What great tomatoes. I can understand the "buzzing." I have not yet taken one of Cythia's classes, but faithfully read all she has written about tomatoes. I have actually managed to grow nice, albeit smaller, plants, in an area that has just BARELY enough sunshine to do so...and I know it is because I have followed the recommendations! Thank You! (We have been stopping by your stand since it's beginning...love it!)
Posted by: Linda Barber | August 18, 2009 at 08:43 AM
That's awesome and very inspiring. I live in the Bahamas where our season is just about to start I hope that i do as well as with my heirloom plants. Thanks for the motivation.
Posted by: Chad | August 17, 2009 at 09:49 AM