25 Feb Thu 2010
Winter Blue(skies)
Well it's still snowing up here. But there are blue skies on the way, and the tomato seedlings are tucked safely under the grow lights!
The girls(chickens) have finally adjusted to the snow. And it's a good thing too because we kicked them out of the small greenhouse to make way for some fruit plants. The building hasn't seen a plant in years and the girls were sure it was their summer home. Not to worry, the girls still have their own sweet little coop if need be. They are all heavy breeds and well suited for cold weather.
But I digress. Plants. Several varieties of tomatoes are up and several more just seeded. Love those tomatoes! As always, we are trying new Heirloom varieties this year. I am most anxious to see how the Anna Russian performs. It is a pink-red oxheart that is reported to out perform the Red Oxheart. I sure hope so. Yields of the Red Oxheart were rather disappointing last year. But, wow, what a great tasting tomato!
If you have experience with Anna Russian, drop us a note with your thoughts.