Cherry Tomatoes and Whiskey Barrels

[MaineDad 86]

We have a whiskey barrel on each side of the stairs going up to the back deck. Usually we plant colorful flowers, but this year I decided to plant Super Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes in both barrels instead. WOW - now I can sit on the steps and reach over for a quick snack

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

SWEET!! That"s using the brain. :thumbs:

[bmuone 15]

Can't beat that. Next time try a grape tomato in one of the barrels. My wife likes those better than the cherry tomato. Those two tomato's just keep on giving when the big ones quiet for the year.

[Greg Parnell 6]

Good looking plants and nothing like a fresh snack!!! :thumbs:

[Raider 2]

A nice advantage of container grown tomatoes is that you don't have to worry so much about blight. Cherry tomatoes are my favorite, especially the orange ones :thumbs:

[rickv1957 73]

Looks like there are some about ready!,Rick

[Butch 194]

Micah I did read the links about your garden. It looks to be pretty good size.

Our tomatoes are still green. Seems like they're late turning red this year. Nice big healthy plants but no red tomatoes.

A problem we never had was squirrels. Last year they started taking our tomatoes.

They're doing it again this year. One stands watch while the other takes them. Then they climb up the corner of the house and have a picnic on the roof. At first it was cute. Now it's war.

Butch

S. Jersey

[rmaynard 15,964]

Just picked my first cherry tomato this morning. Lots more coming. Can't wait for the big guys to ripen though. Nothing like a fresh, locally grown tomato on your sandwich in the summer. :thumbs:

[wheel horse 1045 2]

Micah I did read the links about your garden. It looks to be pretty good size.

Our tomatoes are still green. Seems like they're late turning red this year. Nice big healthy plants but no red tomatoes.

A problem we never had was squirrels. Last year they started taking our tomatoes.

They're doing it again this year. One stands watch while the other takes them. Then they climb up the corner of the house and have a picnic on the roof. At first it was cute. Now it's war.

Butch

S. Jersey

squirels are great eating :thumbs:

[Butch 194]

Micah I did read the links about your garden. It looks to be pretty good size.

Our tomatoes are still green. Seems like they're late turning red this year. Nice big healthy plants but no red tomatoes.

A problem we never had was squirrels. Last year they started taking our tomatoes.

They're doing it again this year. One stands watch while the other takes them. Then they climb up the corner of the house and have a picnic on the roof. At first it was cute. Now it's war.

Butch

S. Jersey

squirels are great eating

If it comes out of water, had feathers at one time, lives in the ground or runs up and down trees I don't eat it!!

Butch

S. Jersey

[stevasaurus 23,107]

Gosh Butch...it's a good thing pigs don't fly. I'd hate to see you living on a salad. :thumbs:

[Butch 194]

Gosh Butch...it's a good thing pigs don't fly. I'd hate to see you living on a salad.

Beef, pork and pasta!! And a cold glass of whole milk to wash it all down with!!

Butch

S. Jersey

[Daddy Don 907]

Need to send him some calf fries from Oklahoma. He would love them. :thumbs:

[Butch 194]

Need to send him some calf fries from Oklahoma. He would love them.

They similar to mountain oysters? I was an Okie for 4 years!!

Butch

S. Jersey

[Gerry w 2]

Great idea Micah! Have you ever tried those tomato plants that hang from a planter of sorts??

[MaineDad 86]

Topsy turvy? No. I like growing up not down :thumbs: