ViSiT iT!
The first time I heard this song was years ago, as I sat with family and
friends, enjoying an evening of music under some Western Maryland
stars. The duo playing the tune made popular by 70s singer/songwriter
John Denver, enthusiastically sang about those tomatoes with such
passion and conviction that I have never been able to eat a tomato in the
same way since. Because, like the song says...what WOULD life be like
without home grown tomatoes?
Although I have been fortunate enough in the past dozen summers to
have actually successfully grown my own tomatoes (and peppers, herbs,
etc.) I have to disagree with Mr. Clark. Money can indeed buy you some
home grown tomatoes, and the farmers that participate in the baker’s
dozen of Frederick County Farmer’s Markets are ready to help you with
your selections. Now...their tomatoes might not be home grown at your
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