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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 12 MIN

Garden to Table: What to do with Tomatoes!

from Heart of the Homestead Family · host homesteadingpodcast

It’s harvest season on the homestead, and the tomatoes are rolling in faster than we can keep up! In this episode, we dive deep into everything tomatoes — from heirloom varieties to Romas, indeterminate vs. determinate plants, and how to deal with tomato hornworms. We also share our favorite ways to use up a bumper crop from freezing whole tomatoes (the easiest method!) to finding creative recipes like tomato jam, ketchup, and even freeze-dried tomato powder! Whether you grow a garden full of tomatoes or pick them up at a local farm, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you enjoy tomato season without overwhelm. 👉 Don’t miss our upcoming Simmer & Share Event on November 8th, 2025! We’ll be sharing homestead tips, preserving know-how, and connecting with you, our listeners. Check out Sarah's Butter Chicken Recipe And the recipe she uses for Shakshuka Watch this episode on YouTube!

It’s harvest season on the homestead, and the tomatoes are rolling in faster than we can keep up! In this episode, we dive deep into everything tomatoes — from heirloom varieties to Romas, indeterminate vs. determinate plants, and how to deal with tomato hornworms. We also share our favorite ways to use up a bumper crop from freezing whole tomatoes (the easiest method!) to finding creative recipes like tomato jam, ketchup, and even freeze-dried tomato powder! Whether you grow a garden full of tomatoes or pick them up at a local farm, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you enjoy tomato season without overwhelm. 👉 Don’t miss our upcoming Simmer & Share Event on November 8th, 2025! We’ll be sharing homestead tips, preserving know-how, and connecting with you, our listeners. Check out Sarah's Butter Chicken Recipe And the recipe she uses for Shakshuka Watch this episode on YouTube!

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