I am finally willing to admit that I might not have the brownest thumb in the world. Some of the plants I've planted have survived from seed to fruit to seed again (broccoli) and I am proud to say I am now growing at least a small portion of my food. I am far from sufficient crops to call it an urban micro-farm, but I am working on it.
Introducing: my cherry tomatoes.
This little bush started out as a seedling purchased from a local nursery. When I got it, it had two green tomatoes hanging on it and a few buds of flowers.
With some love and care, water, support and fertilizer, I am now harvesting tomatoes weekly. As you can see in the photos, I have produce at varying stages of growth: buds, flowers, green tiny tomatoes, green big ones, and the lovely ready-to-go-in-salad reds.
Since the nursery only had this one seedling for sale, I courageously purchased some organic seeds to try and grow my own cherry tomato bush from scratch. It's not easy, so wish me (and the three seeds that sprouted) a lot of luck.
