Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 12 Entries. Monday, May 4 View Page Well, guess I might as well start my 2009 pumpkin diary. I'm gonna downsize a little this year for a couple of reasons. First; I planted pumpkins almost wall to wall in my available space in 2008. It just isn't a good idea to plant over and over in the same dirt. Secondly; the economy this year has hit my business somewhat. I really need to spend more time as a provider and less time playing in the patch. That said, I have an early plant going that I hope can get me to the Indy State Fair this year. My 949 Zoellner is my only shot for the fair. Monday, May 4 View Page Here's my reusable "Dream House" That I use for early plantings. Monday, May 4 View Page Here's the 949 which I planted directly in the soil on about April 8. Sunday, May 10 View Page Next to push dirt are my 769 Lombardis. Heavy, orange, and a proven 1100 lb. producer, will make this my main pollinator in 09' Sunday, May 10 View Page Hearty, aggressive, young 769 Lombardi plants. They are a breeze to germinate. Monday, June 8 View Page My third and final plant to make the cut in '09 was the 993.2 Vincent-McGill. I loved watching this one in the Vincent - McGill diary last season. The stellar pumpkin from its pollinator made it for me - had to plant it. Monday, June 8 View Page Here's my 993 plant. It's a late plant, but doing well so far. Monday, June 8 View Page Here's the 949 Zoellner currently. Hoping to start setting pumpkins on this one soon. Thursday, August 6 View Page Looks like I won't have an Indy fair pumpkin this year. Here's a photo of my 949. Blossom end split goes into the cavity and the pumpkin goes into the compost pile. Thursday, August 13 View Page Here's the last photo of my 949 Zoellner before the demolition begins. Thursday, August 13 View Page Here it is a couple of days after sawing up the pumpkin and spraying roundup to put her down. Thursday, December 24 View Page Well, I didn't get one to a scale this year. But the local high school senior class started a new tradition. they had a party in my front yard while I was out of town. They're calling it the "Drunken Punkin Rodeo". Someone had a camera and posted the incriminating evidence on facebook :) Have a great holiday season! Good luck in 2010.