You know what’s better than having a backyard garden that is brimming with tons of fresh homegrown tomatoes?

The answer is simple: Having a neighbor who has a backyard brimming with tons of fresh homegrown tomatoes.

There are few endeavors in life that can match the pure joy of tomato that was raised within the same area code as you. It’s almost like having a friend over for dinner.

I say all of this because it is tomato harvesting season in Alabama, a moment that we have waited for all year long with great anticipation.

But remember, tomatoes may be hot weather corp. But not even the heartiest of varieties can survive the brutal summer weather in the deep south.

So, in short, get them while you can.