Garden Royalty

Throughout the years I have found various surprises in the garden when harvesting the produce. This year was no exception. I went out, the end of last week, to harvest some of the last of our tomatoes and found a surprise.

I didn't have that many tomatoes to pick, however, a cold front was reportedly moving into our area. I wanted to pick the tomatoes before they froze. I worked quickly and picked enough tomatoes to can about 3 quarts of diced tomatoes.

My wife was going to can the tomatoes on Friday but I told her if she waited until Saturday I would help her. She was agreeable to that so I got up early on Saturday to wash the tomatoes. As I was washing the tomatoes I found that when I had picked the tomatoes apparently our tomatoes were being visited by Tomato Royalty.

I know that sounds strange and might seem unbelievable so I took several pictures and put them together. As you can see from the  picture, I did capture one of the Royal Tomatoes.

I certainly feel bad that I hadn't notice this sooner. By the time I realized I had grabbed a Royal Tomato, his crown had already started to dry up.

I am not sure what effect this will have on my future tomato gardens. I am hoping this won't cause an Idaho tomato famine nor discourage the future visits to my garden, from the Tomato Royalty.

However, I do plan to treat him with the same relish and respect I would give to his subjects. I savor the thought of inviting this Royal Tomato to join me and my family at our next dinner. I hope that he will find this feast as tasty as I shall.

Not being of royal blood myself, it is hard to imagine what it will be like for this Royal Tomato. I can only think that he will not find the meal to his liking but one can hope. Not wanting to offend him, we will do our best to treat him as royally as possible. I am sure that what ever we do will provide us with a satisfied feeling.

It certainly is a beautiful thing when the Tomato Royalty pays you a visit. I hope that you can see the beauty in your garden of life. May you find happiness in your garden!