big foot...

big foot..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

when i came home from work this evening...
i noticed there were new flowers in one of the spring bulb pots.

i went out back to photograph it for my potd...
and mrchazman went out back to water the garden.

right as i was focusing...
he walked into the frame.

it's kinda dreamy...
and i like it.

*sooc - except for the watermark of course.

tomato-go-round...

tomato-go-round..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

clockwise...
from the top...

grape
black cherry
gemini
san marzano
paul robeson
super san marzano

bleuphoria...

bleuphoria..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

80 calories per cup.

packed with vitamin C - one serving, you can get 14 mg of Vitamin C – almost 25 percent of your daily requirement. Vitamin C aids the formation of collagen and helps maintain healthy gums and capillaries. It also promotes iron absorption and a healthy immune system1,2.

dietary fiber - Eating foods high in fiber will help keep you regular, your heart healthy and your cholesterol in check. A handful of blueberries can help you meet your daily fiber requirement

an excellent source of manganese - an important role in bone development and in converting the proteins, carbohydrates and fats in food into to energy

leaders in antioxidant activity - According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), blueberries are near the top when it comes to antioxidant activity per serving (ORAC values). Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals — unstable molecules linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Substances in blueberries called polyphenols, specifically the anthocyanins that give the fruit its blue hue, are the major contributors to antioxidant antioxidant activity5.

paul robeson...

paul robeson..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

Tomato seeds for this Russian heirloom were made available by Marina Danilenko, a Moscow seeds woman. This favorite heirloom tomato was named after the operatic artist who won acclaim as an advocate of equal rights for Blacks. His artistry was admired world-wide, especially in the Soviet Union. This "black" beefsteak tomato is slightly flattened, round, and grows to 4-inches. Its deep, rich colors stand it apart from others. Its a dusky, dark-red, with dark-green shoulders, and red flesh in its center. Very flavorful fruits with luscious, earthy, exotic flavors and good acid/sweet balance. Paul Robeson (aka Pol Robeson) won "Best of Show" at Carmel TomatoFest.

As this tomato variety originates from Siberia and sets fruits at lower temps, it is an excellent choice for cooler growing regions.

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Info obtained from the tomato seed store.