Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 21 Entries. Monday, April 19 View Page I guess I should say this is my control pumpkin lol. It was a store bought dill atlanic giant seeds, of the 5 Ive only had one grow. Im not adding anything to the soil. The only thing I did was dig the hole then backfill it back in. Ill be posting my pumpkin pics asap. Being my first year I still have high hopes in atleast getting a fruit. Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Enjoy your season all Tuesday, April 20 View Page Year 1, Hi this is my first year attempting to grow a big punmpkin. Its something I have wanted to do fo a long time so heres go. Starting my seeds back about 4 or 5 weeks ago Tuesday, April 20 View Page First day it was up, I was super excited about this Tuesday, April 20 View Page First day in the ground, after looking at some of the other diaries I think I planted wayyyy too early but what the hell lol. gogo mother nature Tuesday, April 20 View Page The first true leaf starting to poke. Isnt it cute. At this time we were still getting frost. So at night it was in coverd by a aquarium and a thick canvas drop cloth. Tuesday, April 20 View Page OHH by god I think it might live. I was quite concerned up until the second leaf shot up. This was maybe 2 weeks ago. Like I said any feedback is appreciated Tuesday, April 20 View Page Last week - Im having high hopes for my 1 in 5 seed lol. For a store bought dills it seems to be growing great. I havnt given it aything but a lil plant food once a week and my love. Is it sad to talk to your pumpkin once a day?... well if so thats too bad becuase I do =) Tuesday, April 20 View Page This was Sunday April 18th and my most current picture. We have had no rain at all so I have been watering it every other day. I try to saturated the whole mound attempting to get the earth way undthe plant soft so the roots will take off. Like I said I have no idea what Im doing. I will keep this updated every few days. Thanks for looking Friday, April 23 View Page Day after our first real rain of the season seems to be doing well with all the water weve had Sunday, April 25 View Page Tradgedy strikes or maybe a blessing only time will tell. 3 days of heavy heavy rain and strong winds have pushed my plant over about 30 degrees, and it seems a change in color of some of the newer leaves to a yellow... The only plus is that it was pushed in the direction of what I think is going to be the main vine. Learning experience for next year. Plant it deeper, and use a real wind block. Wish me luck that the the root structure is not too torn up. Maybe it will be ok, only time will tell Saturday, May 15 View Page My aunt made this lil sign for good luck Saturday, May 15 View Page As of today!!! Its indured hail, squirels, and who knows what else but its still alive! Saturday, May 15 View Page And here she is, the first female I think. Wish me luck all Thursday, May 20 View Page Outgrowing the fortress I built for it Thursday, June 3 View Page 5 little baby pumpkins 2 are pollinated 3 will be ready in a few day or two. Guess ill make my final choice in a week or two Thursday, June 3 View Page and here they are ina perfect line the 5 lil babys Thursday, June 3 View Page just a cool pic from the back. with 2 pollin producers ready for me to harvest Friday, June 4 View Page Here she is, polinated now Im going on vacation be back in a few days Sunday, June 27 View Page 42 inches as of a few days ago, doesnt seem to be growing much, I didnt expect much for not even tilling the garden. BUT im still having a blast should have a nice 100 or 200 pound pumpkin by halloween!!! thanks for all the help everyone, next years my year =) Wednesday, June 30 View Page 48 inches !!!! I was afriad with all the leaf damage it would stop growing but it gained 6 inches since my last post. Sunday, July 4 View Page 50 =)