The Mater People teach the ABCs using heirloom tomato varieties. There are over 3,000 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. The Mater People tell you about some of their favorites and how to grow them.

Kelly Jernigan Coltharp is a retired special educator who grows heirloom maters on the family farm. She is the 5th generation to provide fresh veggies for her family and friends using organic principles and lots of love. Kelly and her husband Tom live on Baileytown Farm in New Albany, MS. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren, 2 dogs, 5 cats and chickens.