New England Heirloom Growers

angelstiger · February 1, 2006

I see people from New England posting. I'm sure I am not the only one who would love to have something similar to CHOPTAG or Tomatopalooza(tm) here in New England. Anyone else interested in paticipating in and/or helping organize such a group? Or maybe there already is a New England organization and I haven't heard of it?
Charlie

barkeater · February 1, 2006

Charlie, I'm interested. As long as it is no earlier than the end of August for us zone 3/4's, I'm in!

**nctomatoman** · February 1, 2006

My dad and mom live in Rhode Island - I send him 16 heirlooms that he enthusiastically grows each year. If something does happen, I am sure he would love to attend, if it is not too far away.

**Mischka** · February 2, 2006

Sounds like fun.

Count me in.

Catntree · February 5, 2006

I'm interested

angelstiger · February 7, 2006

If you are genuinely interested in being a part of this, you need to email me to confirm (with your return email address included). As of yet, even though there have been quite a few posts here and on "that other" site, only 3 people have confirmed.
My email address is: empathic_tiger@yahoo.com

Charlie

angelstiger · February 24, 2006

I am wondering how many Of the people on my email list have joined Tomatoville, as i suggested. I know Mischka, Catntree, and Barkeater are here. Any others?

**carolyn137** · February 24, 2006

Charlie,

While NYS is not technically NE I do live less than a mile from the VT border on the other side of Egg MT from Manchester, VT.

And you know I'd like to participate in some way, but while still in this walker from my fall it's just plain impossible, and I think you know that.

Besides, I won't know until my Mar2 appt with the neurosugeon what the orthopedic surgeon might or might not do re surgery for a new hip this summer.

It's not only getting very complicated, but everything is up in the air right now.

So thanks for understanding my many dilemmas.

angelstiger · February 25, 2006

Carolyn,
I am sure I speak for the entire group when I say,"We would be honored and elated for you to participate in any way you can." As a matter of fact anyone from anywhere is more than welcome.

I am getting quite excited about this. Gained another interested person this morning, so the "confirmed" interested is up to 12, I think. It sure would be great if we could all get together on this forum and hash out a few details. I have requested to all that they join Tomatoville. I have to be more patient, LOL.

Little_Rhody · February 26, 2006

Charlie,

I took your advice and joined. :wink:

Carolyn,

Glad your keeping an eye on this New England group in the making. It sure would be nice to have your input.

moucheur · February 26, 2006

Charlie, you have mail.

fnsdo · February 28, 2006

Count me in! We leave our two-tomato season Paradise Valley AZ every June and summer in Raymond, Maine. Have been thinking about grow bags, back of SUV, etc. protection of small plants from dogs in back of SUV, etc.
Depending on how I solve the "third tomato season " (clone?)problem, I may not be able to contribute much in terms of crop, but enthusiasm is there!
Fred

Grub · February 28, 2006

I hope it works out. And If I were there I would bring my Aunty Carolyn by car. And raid her seed collection between making a cup of tea and slicing the cake

Now I know this is a stupid question, but why do they call it New England? Did a Google search and came up w/ nothing to real answer.

Grub, working on his geography and history.

**Mischka** · February 28, 2006

Loads of details here:

http://www.answers.com/topic/new-england

http://www.pilgrimhall.org/Rock.htm

http://www.plimoth.org/

In 1620 the Pilgrims, fleeing religious prosecution, landed their ship the Mayflower in what they later named Plymouth (Plimoth) Massachusetts, after their home city of Plymouth, England. (U.K.)

The actual rock they allegedly first stepped on is a historical landmark here, (Plymouth Rock) and there's also a breed of chicken, an insurance company and numerous other businesses named after it.

New England - Birthplace of the United States of America :wink:

Grub · February 28, 2006

Thanks Mishcka,

This really is interesting. I do appreciate the links and look forward to reading some more.

Has the culture in any way retained ties to England?

Have a great season,

Grub

February 1, 2006	#1
angelstiger Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 79	New England Heirloom Growers I see people from New England posting. I'm sure I am not the only one who would love to have something similar to CHOPTAG or Tomatopalooza(tm) here in New England. Anyone else interested in paticipating in and/or helping organize such a group? Or maybe there already is a New England organization and I haven't heard of it? Charlie

February 1, 2006	#3
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	My dad and mom live in Rhode Island - I send him 16 heirlooms that he enthusiastically grows each year. If something does happen, I am sure he would love to attend, if it is not too far away. __________________ Craig

February 5, 2006	#5
Catntree Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 177	I'm interested __________________ Zone 4/5

February 7, 2006	#6
angelstiger Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 79	If you are genuinely interested in being a part of this, you need to email me to confirm (with your return email address included). As of yet, even though there have been quite a few posts here and on "that other" site, only 3 people have confirmed. My email address is: empathic_tiger@yahoo.com Charlie __________________ Charlie

February 24, 2006	#7
angelstiger Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 79	I am wondering how many Of the people on my email list have joined Tomatoville, as i suggested. I know Mischka, Catntree, and Barkeater are here. Any others? __________________ Charlie

February 1, 2006	#2
barkeater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Kingdom, VT - Zone 3b Posts: 1,439	Charlie, I'm interested. As long as it is no earlier than the end of August for us zone 3/4's, I'm in!

February 2, 2006	#4
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Sounds like fun. Count me in.

February 24, 2006	#8
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Charlie, While NYS is not technically NE I do live less than a mile from the VT border on the other side of Egg MT from Manchester, VT. And you know I'd like to participate in some way, but while still in this walker from my fall it's just plain impossible, and I think you know that. Besides, I won't know until my Mar2 appt with the neurosugeon what the orthopedic surgeon might or might not do re surgery for a new hip this summer. It's not only getting very complicated, but everything is up in the air right now. So thanks for understanding my many dilemmas. __________________ Carolyn

February 25, 2006	#9
angelstiger Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 79	Carolyn, I am sure I speak for the entire group when I say,"We would be honored and elated for you to participate in any way you can." As a matter of fact anyone from anywhere is more than welcome. I am getting quite excited about this. Gained another interested person this morning, so the "confirmed" interested is up to 12, I think. It sure would be great if we could all get together on this forum and hash out a few details. I have requested to all that they join Tomatoville. I have to be more patient, LOL. __________________ Charlie

February 26, 2006	#10
Little_Rhody Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI Posts: 106	Charlie, I took your advice and joined. :wink: Carolyn, Glad your keeping an eye on this New England group in the making. It sure would be nice to have your input. __________________ carolyn

February 26, 2006	#11
moucheur Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 50	Charlie, you have mail.

February 28, 2006	#12
fnsdo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paradise Valley, AZ Posts: 24	NE Tomato Group Count me in! We leave our two-tomato season Paradise Valley AZ every June and summer in Raymond, Maine. Have been thinking about grow bags, back of SUV, etc. protection of small plants from dogs in back of SUV, etc. Depending on how I solve the "third tomato season " (clone?)problem, I may not be able to contribute much in terms of crop, but enthusiasm is there! Fred __________________ 99 % of everything is BS. Most of the rest is Heirloom Tomatoes

February 28, 2006	#13
Grub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,722	Dumb Question I hope it works out. And If I were there I would bring my Aunty Carolyn by car. And raid her seed collection between making a cup of tea and slicing the cake Now I know this is a stupid question, but why do they call it New England? Did a Google search and came up w/ nothing to real answer. Grub, working on his geography and history.

February 28, 2006	#15
Grub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,722	Thankyou Thanks Mishcka, This really is interesting. I do appreciate the links and look forward to reading some more. Has the culture in any way retained ties to England? Have a great season, Grub