Tomato crop.

Before we went away in early June, I planted two Tomato plants in front of the house; one was the classic Italian cooking Tomato called Roma, and the other was a big fat Marmande style Tomato. I can't remember its name.

The Roma Tomato has been producing fruit ever since we got back, even though they're a bit small, and the Marmande has produced about 6 nice big fruits that I took inside to ripen. Builders and slugs have no respect for other people's well-loved crops, so I thought it best to rescue them.

I really do think that anyone with the tiniest little garden (like us) should grow a few Tomatoes. There is not only the huge satisfaction of growing something yourself, but the Tomatoes themselves are so much better than anything you can buy at a supermarket. Your local Garden Center will certainly sell plants in Spring.

My plants have been in the sun, they have been rained-upon, and they have breathed fresh air. I would say that they compare extremely well with my friend José's Tomatoes that he gives me through the Summer months.

Next year I intend to extend my crop to at least four plants (a bold move!). What a lovely surprise it was to return home to a small crop of Toms. A few more next year will be even better.