Hello from Central Texas
- TXTravis
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Hello from Central Texas
Hi folks. I'm Travis, from Texas.
Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having little or no money, and nothing particular to interest me in my home town (Leander, TX), I thought I would go about a little and see the world. It took most of 20 years to return. In due course I acquired two master’s degrees, a family, two dogs, and a surprisingly satisfying career in accounting. Balance sheets were created, reconciled, consolidated, and dissolved. Riots were started. Hobbies and nebulae flamed to life and died. I had to add extra pages to my passport, and moved 14 times. Eventually, my garage became overrun with tools, and my house by obscure plants. Now settled, I find enjoyment in quiet times with good company, in making things, in spending time outside, and in spreadsheets that foot and cross-foot. I’m very happy to be here exploring the wonderful tomato world with you all.
I currently have 32 plants in raised beds and large planters. I think there are 7 varieties this year (had a bit of a labeling fiasco from a windstorm--long story), mostly hybrids but a few heirlooms. I grew most from seed for the second year in a row. I'm a serial hobbyist but have always enjoyed gardening. It's one of the few hobbies that sticks (knifemaking and furniture building are others). Despite the fact that I've grown them for years, I decided just recently to turn my considerable focus to really learning how to better grow tomatoes. I started this deep dive well after planting this year, but have learned a lot that will still improve my crop. Looking forward to hanging around these parts!
Travis
Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having little or no money, and nothing particular to interest me in my home town (Leander, TX), I thought I would go about a little and see the world. It took most of 20 years to return. In due course I acquired two master’s degrees, a family, two dogs, and a surprisingly satisfying career in accounting. Balance sheets were created, reconciled, consolidated, and dissolved. Riots were started. Hobbies and nebulae flamed to life and died. I had to add extra pages to my passport, and moved 14 times. Eventually, my garage became overrun with tools, and my house by obscure plants. Now settled, I find enjoyment in quiet times with good company, in making things, in spending time outside, and in spreadsheets that foot and cross-foot. I’m very happy to be here exploring the wonderful tomato world with you all.
I currently have 32 plants in raised beds and large planters. I think there are 7 varieties this year (had a bit of a labeling fiasco from a windstorm--long story), mostly hybrids but a few heirlooms. I grew most from seed for the second year in a row. I'm a serial hobbyist but have always enjoyed gardening. It's one of the few hobbies that sticks (knifemaking and furniture building are others). Despite the fact that I've grown them for years, I decided just recently to turn my considerable focus to really learning how to better grow tomatoes. I started this deep dive well after planting this year, but have learned a lot that will still improve my crop. Looking forward to hanging around these parts!
Travis
A seed not planted is guaranteed not to grow.
- Ginger2778
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Re: Hello from Central Texas
Welcome from South Florida. I would love to see some of your knives and furniture.
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Welcome to the Junction
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Welcome from Pennsylvania!
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Howdy!
Zone 9b, located in the Columbia bottomlands, annual rainfall 46”
- Sue_CT
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Welcome! I would also love to see some of your handywork!
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Welcome from alaska
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- worth1
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Re: Hello from Central Texas
Welcome from below the escarpment.
Worth
25 miles southeast of Waterloo Texas.
You can't argue with a closed mind.
You might as well be arguing with a cat.
25 miles southeast of Waterloo Texas.
You can't argue with a closed mind.
You might as well be arguing with a cat.
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Welcome to the Junction from Down Under
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Re: Hello from Central Texas
Howdy neighbor, I'm over here in that area between a rock and a wierd place.
~ Emmie ~
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Welcome to the Junction!!
USDA Zone 9b, Sunset Zone 13
Average Rainfall 9.5 inches
Climate: Sonoran Desert
Average Rainfall 9.5 inches
Climate: Sonoran Desert
- TXTravis
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Re: Hello from Central Texas
I actually have a Round Rock address, but CP is the closest city limit, and I work and shop there mostly. I claim Leander as my hometown because that's where I went to school and church and stuff, even though I grew up with the same RR/CP address/location issues.
A seed not planted is guaranteed not to grow.
- AKgardener
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Welcome from alaska
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- Shule
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Re: Hello from Central Texas
Welcome, TXTravis!
Location: SW Idaho, USA
Climate: BSk
USDA hardiness zone: 6
Elevation: 2,260 feet
Climate: BSk
USDA hardiness zone: 6
Elevation: 2,260 feet