What to Do With the Waves of Tomatos from the Garden

One of the reasons to love gardening is its ability to teach generosity. A tiny seed is planted and has the potential to produce many pounds of nutritious food, creating an illusion more like a magic trick than science.

Although some things don’t grow as planned, thanks to factors like weather, pests, and disease - others unexpectedly exceed expectations.

By the end of August, there are incoming waves of tomatoes and peppers, cosmos and zinnias, raspberries and basil.

When the garden is generous, the impetus to share is easy and neighbors and friends are the first to enjoy the surplus - a fres...