Read on below for more of this interview of Craig Lehoullier by Margaret Roach.
Q. There are always new tomatoes and trends or fads in every crop, but I don?t think you?re the kind of gardener who grows with the fads, are you?
A. I keep an eye on them. I spent some time with catalogs this week, because as we all know one of the greatest energy-inspiring activities for gardeners is the walk out to the mailbox when there may be snow or ice on the ground, and getting our batteries recharged with the arrival of all these catalogs. I?ve noticed that in Tomatodom [laughter] we have some really interesting work.
There are the dwarf tomatoes, which are just now starting to get into some of the smaller, more unique and interesting companies.? The Artisan Series, which have lots of stripes. There is a Chef?s Choice and an Heirloom Marriage Series, both of which are hybrids that actually are made by crossing two heirlooms. I have some interesting thoughts about those.
There is the Wild Boar Collection, from Brad Gates out of California, who creates all of these interesting stripes.
So what do I do with these? I take note of them, because when I go around to groups, I want to be able to respond to people?s questions about them.
Q. Sure.
A. But those that really love heirlooms and view their garden as more than just a food producer?but perhaps a living museum, or a place to take family and friends through and inspire them to garden.
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