Carolyn's Book - Page 32

**coronabarb** · December 28, 2015

And Carolyn, I still have that book you signed at the Hortus event in Orange, Calif. in 2002?

"Barbara, welcome to the wonderful world of tomatoes! - Carolyn"

It is sitting right here next to my computer, pristine condition. I bought another one later to be my "go to" book so I wouldn't ruin this one. This is a "must have" book for any tomatophile.

TomatoDon · December 28, 2015

I think I was one of the first 50 people to join here. I remember I knew it was about to launch (I think you told me.) and maybe even waited a few days before it got open. I remember asking where all the other "posts" were, since the page I was reading only had a few. It only had a few because the site was just opening and hardly anyone had posted yet! That's how early I was to jump on board.
I can't believe it will be ten years...a solid decade....that Tomatoville has been here by the time Feb rolls around. This has sure proven to be a good site, and one I've really enjoyed. I remember being excited when we hit 1,000 members...then 2,000....and now....what is it? 15,000? Defintely a success! And I've met a lot of very nice people here. Not just good tomato people, but good people all the way around.

Brianmch · January 12, 2016

Another copy sold.

I have some of my seeds from last year and understand that the seed starting section is great. I'm excited!

Greatgardens · January 15, 2016

This has likely come up before, but I'm not keen on wading through 32 pages of this thread...

Who owns the copyrights to the book now? IIRC, Smith & Hawken was sold or went out of business. Has anyone ever approached the current owner(s) about letting it go to Kindle (or other) e-format? Just curious after seeing the prices for the paperback edition on Amazon. I got a new hardback quite a few years ago, but the demand for this book still seems to be quite strong.
-GG

Worth1 · January 15, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greatgardens

This has likely come up before, but I'm not keen on wading through 32 pages of this thread...

Who owns the copyrights to the book now? IIRC, Smith & Hawken was sold or went out of business. Has anyone ever approached the current owner(s) about letting it go to Kindle (or other) e-format? Just curious after seeing the prices for the paperback edition on Amazon. I got a new hardback quite a few years ago, but the demand for this book still seems to be quite strong.
-GG

I think this link will work for you and I think it is the last time it was discussed here.
Worth
http://www.tomatoville.com/showpost....&postcount=440

Greatgardens · January 15, 2016

Thanks, Worth1. I read that Target Corp. (USA) had acquired the intellectual property of S&H. So it sounds like three parties are involved, but that is the same as when S&H was part of the equation. Oh, well, I got my copy... :-)
-GG

Ricky Shaw · January 15, 2016

There are some good deals on the turtlebacks if you're diligent, just keep checking because they don't stay listed long. I've picked up 2 in very good condition in the last 4 months for under $12 including shipping through Amazon.

jpop · January 21, 2016

Received my copy today. Can't wait to dive in.

jmsieglaff · January 21, 2016

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Originally Posted by jpop

Received my copy today. Can't wait to dive in.

It's a great book. I really enjoy the descriptions of the flavor and the photos of all varieties. The book has identified varieties I wouldn't have heard about, even being on this forum. I've gotten seeds for a fair number of them and will be enjoying them over the coming years. I always pull the book out and re-read each 100 varieties each winter.

Brianmch · January 22, 2016

I got my book yesterday too and immediately dove in! Very interesting book Carolyn. The tom on the front cover is one of my favorites so I felt right at home. This will be my first attempt to grow toms from seed, most from seeds I kept from last years plants. Other efforts at for seed growing haven't gone very well but I have identified a couple errors. Wish me luck!

**coronabarb** · January 22, 2016

Good luck Brian! Don't give up and have back up seedlings. ;-)

Brianmch · January 23, 2016

I'm thinking of 6 to 8 seeds of each of my 4 varieties. I've only got a 48 sf bed.

**carolyn137** · January 23, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianmch

I got my book yesterday too and immediately dove in! Very interesting book Carolyn. The tom on the front cover is one of my favorites so I felt right at home. This will be my first attempt to grow toms from seed, most from seeds I kept from last years plants. Other efforts at for seed growing haven't gone very well but I have identified a couple errors. Wish me luck!

I'm wishing you luck and all the others who have found my book useful.

Carolyn

lbp · February 9, 2016

I've just requested this book from our library! Looking forward to reading it after these great reviews!

gssgarden · February 9, 2016

Ibp, Try Craig's book! To me, it's THE encyclopedia of tomatoes and the only one you'll need!

December 28, 2015	#466
coronabarb Tomatoville® Recipe Keeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7 Posts: 2,821	And Carolyn, I still have that book you signed at the Hortus event in Orange, Calif. in 2002? "Barbara, welcome to the wonderful world of tomatoes! - Carolyn" It is sitting right here next to my computer, pristine condition. I bought another one later to be my "go to" book so I wouldn't ruin this one. This is a "must have" book for any tomatophile. __________________ Corona~Barb Now an Oregon gal

December 28, 2015	#467
TomatoDon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MS Posts: 1,521	I think I was one of the first 50 people to join here. I remember I knew it was about to launch (I think you told me.) and maybe even waited a few days before it got open. I remember asking where all the other "posts" were, since the page I was reading only had a few. It only had a few because the site was just opening and hardly anyone had posted yet! That's how early I was to jump on board. I can't believe it will be ten years...a solid decade....that Tomatoville has been here by the time Feb rolls around. This has sure proven to be a good site, and one I've really enjoyed. I remember being excited when we hit 1,000 members...then 2,000....and now....what is it? 15,000? Defintely a success! And I've met a lot of very nice people here. Not just good tomato people, but good people all the way around. __________________ Zone 7B, N. MS

January 22, 2016	#475
Brianmch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 14	I got my book yesterday too and immediately dove in! Very interesting book Carolyn. The tom on the front cover is one of my favorites so I felt right at home. This will be my first attempt to grow toms from seed, most from seeds I kept from last years plants. Other efforts at for seed growing haven't gone very well but I have identified a couple errors. Wish me luck! Last edited by Brianmch; January 22, 2016 at 09:24 AM. Reason: spacing

January 22, 2016	#476
coronabarb Tomatoville® Recipe Keeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7 Posts: 2,821	Good luck Brian! Don't give up and have back up seedlings. ;-) __________________ Corona~Barb Now an Oregon gal

January 12, 2016	#468
Brianmch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 14	Another copy sold. I have some of my seeds from last year and understand that the seed starting section is great. I'm excited!

January 15, 2016	#469
Greatgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,124	This has likely come up before, but I'm not keen on wading through 32 pages of this thread... Who owns the copyrights to the book now? IIRC, Smith & Hawken was sold or went out of business. Has anyone ever approached the current owner(s) about letting it go to Kindle (or other) e-format? Just curious after seeing the prices for the paperback edition on Amazon. I got a new hardback quite a few years ago, but the demand for this book still seems to be quite strong. -GG

January 15, 2016	#471
Greatgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,124	Thanks, Worth1. I read that Target Corp. (USA) had acquired the intellectual property of S&H. So it sounds like three parties are involved, but that is the same as when S&H was part of the equation. Oh, well, I got my copy... :-) -GG

January 15, 2016	#472
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	There are some good deals on the turtlebacks if you're diligent, just keep checking because they don't stay listed long. I've picked up 2 in very good condition in the last 4 months for under $12 including shipping through Amazon.

January 21, 2016	#473
jpop Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SE Florida Zone 10 Posts: 319	Received my copy today. Can't wait to dive in.

January 23, 2016	#477
Brianmch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 14	I'm thinking of 6 to 8 seeds of each of my 4 varieties. I've only got a 48 sf bed.

February 9, 2016	#479
lbp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1	I've just requested this book from our library! Looking forward to reading it after these great reviews!

February 9, 2016	#480
gssgarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,820	Ibp, Try Craig's book! To me, it's THE encyclopedia of tomatoes and the only one you'll need!