Topsy-Turvy Tomato Update

A dramatic turn, literally. The part of the plant bearing the actual tomato has, as you can see, begun to invert itself as I understood it should have been doing all along. The single lone tomato is now about the size of a ping-pong ball.

Many of my friends have lost their tomato plants to some sort of blight that's going around. But if they think I'm gonna share this little gem with them, well ...

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Canoe Creek Photos

I have finally finished processing all the photos I shot at Canoe Creek State Park on July 12.



Some I am very proud of, some not so much.

Out to Pasture

I snapped these photos of grazing horses in Scotch Valley yesterday just before I got to Canoe Creek State Park



Some I think turned out quite nicely. More pictures from the park will be coming.

Topsy-Turvy Tomato Update

As we approach mid-July, I am very disappointed in how my hanging tomato experiment has progressed (or not).

As you can see, the plant is desperate to grow vertically. I have seen some plants around the neighborhood that look exactly the way they're supposed to look, but not this one. I think the real problem is that I have no location where the tomato plant can get adequate sunlight. I do have a single tomato developing, however! Could be some good eatin'!

July 4th Photos

This huge dog mural is located in the historic district of Hollidaysburg, PA.


This flag flies over the James E. Van Zandt VA Hospital in Altoona, PA.

This little buddy is hanging out in my backyard.

Tomato Plant Update

Just snapped these images of the upside-down tomato planter I started Wednesday. The plants seem to be doing well. I find it interesting that they are trying to turn up toward the sun and grow in the normal way.

From Number 13

From Number 13

You Say Tomato ...

In the spring of 2008, I saw the TV ad for the TopsyTurvy tomato planter. I am not one to buy the wacky things from TV ads, but I thought I saw some potential here for some good eatin'!

Anyway, it took a really long time to get the planter. The seller claimed overwhelming demand, and it was the end of June before I got it. So, I put it away fro this spring.

Last week, I stopped by a greenhouse and picked up four tomato plants (They wouldn't sell fewer). Today I set the thing up with two plants, as the directions said either one or two plants would be fine. I gave the other two to a neighbor who is also trying this thing out.



I'll try to keep you posted on the results as the summer progresses and, hopefully, my tomato crop explodes.

It's Duck Season! It's Wabbit Season!

Another sign of spring in the neighborhood!

Spring is on Its Way

I snapped these outside my window this morning. The little guy wouldn't cooperate and look in my direction ...

Who'll Start the Rain?

I captured this short video this afternoon at the Bellwood Reservoir which is part of the Altoona City Authority water system. For the past 5 years, I have driven past this reservoir several times a week. I have never seen it as low as this. We really need to get some rain into here before it turns into real winter.

Wooly Caterpillar

A sure sign that autumn is approaching winter!