Grow your own heart- or star-shaped cucumbers and tomatoes

I ran across these adorable heart-shaped molds for growing shaped vegetables on Burpee Seed this morning.  You can purchase a set of 4 molds for $14.99 and grow your own heart- or star-shaped veggies. Update: Burpee no longer sells these molds, but they are available on Amazon for under $5 a piece.

I'll admit that I am a little partial to the heart-shaped cucumbers or zucchini, but I'm not so sure I like the shaped tomato slices.

If you are into the novelty of heart- or star-shaped fruits, this is a great deal on the molds. Until now, they have been very expensive and typically need to be imported from China.

Although I am tempted and would enjoy the novelty of a salad adorned with these delightful shapes, I'm not sure I will invest in ordering the molds - but you never know, the mood might strike when it gets nearer to gardening season here in Maine.

                                                      Until Next Time . . . HAPPY GARDENING!

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