Tomatoes Archives

September 15, 2021 The Torture Orchard, James Gates Percival, Frances Garnet Wolseley, Marjorie Harris, Lauren Oliver, The World was My Garden by David Fairchild, and Ripen Tomatoes Fast

Today in botanical history, we celebrate an American doctor, a Viscountess, and a Canadian fiction writer. We hear a little excerpt about September – such a milestone month for so many people. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about one of America’s greatest explorers. And then we’ll wrap things up with tomato tips…

The Tomatina Festival in Bunol, Spain: The Biggest Tomato Fight in the World

“The tradition started in 1945 when local children started a tomato fight in the town square. Now, every year, trucks bring in tons of tomatoes grown, especially for the event.” August 28, 2002 On this day, that Spaniards threw 120 tons of tomatoes at each other at the annual Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain. Every year,…

A Botanical Bonanza: Winnipeg’s Annual Plant Giveaway

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 16, 2019 On this day, dear readers, a most delightful opportunity presents itself to the green-thumbed denizens of Winnipeg. Between the hours of 11:30 and 12:30, the University of Winnipeg’s esteemed biology…