Still waiting on ripe tomatoes? You’re not alone. In this post, we explain why your plants might be slow to produce, when peak tomato season really hits in Middle Tennessee, and how factors like variety, weather, and planting dates affect your harvest. Plus, we make the case (again!) for keeping garden records — and share a few delicious ideas for using green tomatoes in the meantime.

Take time to reflect on your garden season and get a jump start on planning how you’ll improve your experience and yield next year. These journaling prompts will guide you through the reflection.

My journey from avoiding the winter blahs to embracing the winter wonder…