Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SE Minnesota Zone 4.51a
Posts: 139
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Title of my post just about sums er' up. I entered for the first time last year(entered a "giant" pumpkin way back when I was 6yrs old) and much to my surprise had a blast! Its not that I dislike(d) fairs or anything like that...has more to do with me being a pretty mellow dude and not really being a fan of huge crowds. Sporting events and beer tents not included
![]() Talking about a County Fair....haven't checked out the State Fair categories yet, but plan on entering a bunch. Attendance wise this is the biggest County Fair in Minnesota. I did well last year, especially with the peppers. Heres where it gets interesting though. When I went to pick up my check and ribbons, and take home my produce the night the fair was closing there was a note enclosed with my huge winning check($33 BTW ![]() Well that note made my week! Though in hindsight I'm still steamed that I only received a red 2nd place in that category ![]() Could obviously care less about winning stuff, just like to meet some like minded folks and score some seriously good Gyros! Anyone else fair bound? If so have fun! |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MS
Posts: 1,523
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That looks like something Mark Feron would grow. Under snow, of course.
![]() ![]() ![]() I have to agree with the judge on being unique! Nice job! ![]() Don
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Buckley, WA
Posts: 54
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My wife and I enter veggies in our fair (Puyallup Fair). I hoped to get some beefsteaks this year for the fair but I never get the good ripe ones until after the fair in early september. But we did win 1st place for our garlic last year and got a 3rd place for our onions. The wife also submits zuchhini bread and pepper jams and salsa..we love it checking out the veggies for comparison...at our fair you need 3 of each type that are very consistant in shape, size, color, etc...
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