Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 22 Entries. Friday, January 6 View Page Its been too nice out to sit around and wait until spring..I broad forked a section of garden space that was for tomatoes and other vegetables. This will allow at least 800sq/ft per plant.I also had to add a make shift cinder block wall to accommodate the over 100 yards of compost that was added over the years..Nice future home for the 1807.5 and 1495 Stelts Friday, January 6 View Page Turned the home made compost today too. Mostly leaves, aquatic plants, horse manure and kitchen scraps. Thursday, April 19 View Page The starting line up..ready to hit the germination chamber. The weakest two will get whacked around mid-May. Starting a lot of extra of my 1098's and 362's for Jim's patch or anyone that needs a spare Saturday, April 21 View Page All seeds germinated. The 1634 was the 1st to crack the seed coat in 24hrs..No doubt there will be some tough decisions to be made at culling time Monday, May 14 View Page The 1495 and 1421 Stelts battle it out for a spot in this tent.. Too close to call right now Monday, May 14 View Page Here we go LOL Monday, May 14 View Page The 1634 Werner is out growing the 1404 Bryson at this point Tuesday, May 29 View Page 1634 starting to put down secondaries Tuesday, May 29 View Page I took the 1495 over the 1421...Tough call Tuesday, June 5 View Page Took down the tents yesterday. In for a nice stretch of weather. Plants are really running now..The 1634 Tuesday, June 5 View Page The 1495..Might put up some sun screening later today..Not as crazy as Shazzy though..LOL Wednesday, June 20 View Page I had to pull out all the tricks out of the trick bag to "try" to get a pumpkin set during this heat & wind..we will soon see. Next chance is a few days off. Right now,the plants are growing at least 1' in every direction (Per Day) Friday, June 29 View Page The plants survived the 101 temps yesterday. The .250 inch of rain was nice .. Pumpkins are set and of to the races. One pumpkin on the 1634 was at 20" at day 10. It will probably get wacked in favor of another pumpkin that looks to be set further down the vine..the 1495 looks to be set @17' Sunday, July 1 View Page Nothing like getting the patch pruned and buried and looking near perfect..Then head out to get a new washing machine and lunch..come back home to a patch that is destroyed by 60 MPH winds and rain.. Sunday, July 1 View Page I would like to thank Shazzy for a much needed pep talk..Plants are looking better already. Never give up! Saturday, July 14 View Page Nice gains on the 1495 pumpkin who will be named "Jack" for the rest of the story.. Raccoons, disease, storms, and bugs will try to take him down..On pace for a 1000+ right now.. Saturday, July 14 View Page Big numbers for a 10 day old pumpkin on the 1634.. 35" My biggest ever at this point. A potential beauty queen in the making..The sky's the limit right now for "Goldie" Friday, October 26 View Page It was a disappointing year here in the patch..The kids still have a blast stopping by for their annual field trip. Over the last 8 years over 1800 kids have been through to see the pumpkins and the ponds Friday, October 26 View Page Mr Big was a big hit this year. A great way to display your scrap pumpkins 250-400lbs Friday, October 26 View Page The Skeletons hatched just in time.. Friday, October 26 View Page Gourd head Friday, October 26 View Page The kids love the fish too