Green Tomatoes

We brought in the last of the tomatoes a few days ago. Quite surprising really -- I thought in this warmer climate we'd keep getting tomatoes longer than in my dad's garden, at least. But in fact the season seems to be shorter here.

The plants are already withering now, along with most of the other summer vegetables. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if we have the first morning frost in the not too distant future; already (and quite suddenly) we can see our breath in the mornings.

Anyway, the final tomato harvest went to make green tomato chutney. Here are the tomatoes being washed: