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Friday, January 23 View Page finally recieved my seed in post,, 2008 neptune 14. happy Friday, January 23 View Page but the seed coat at the root end was broke,, aint sure its going to germ,, but it is what it is ,, sad Saturday, January 24 View Page this is the only one of 8 seeds to sprout a root,, using paper towel method.. started, 1/16/15 5:00 pm,, root was out 1/18/15 7:30 am, put in media,, then,, up potted today. at 1:00 pm mst, 1st successful ptm to sprout,, lol Friday, February 27 View Page last weekend we finally got some very much needed snow, 10.15 inches,, most has already melted, do to the fact soil had been so warm,, big storm coming again this weekend saturday/tuesday, this is good for us as we are way low. 54% of normal to date, Saturday, March 14 View Page was a good day, got the starter holes all dug, 3x3 feet, layered with composted manure/mycor mix/small amount of peat, vermiculite, then repeated once more, drenched with fish/molasses mix, covered with remaining soil,, Saturday, March 14 View Page the wall of healing, (traveling vietnam memorial) was in washington city,, just north of st. george this weekend Saturday, March 14 View Page cousin, man this was tough Saturday, March 14 View Page 1st cousin,, geez, several other names on the wall I knew and one that i served with, i wanted to express,, my best to all that served in the US military in their time,, and thanks them for there valor, courage for defending our freedoms and way of life, UHRAW,, semper fi,, god bless, america Saturday, March 21 View Page spread approximately 9 yards composted manure yesterday Saturday, March 21 View Page today raked it over,, in various spots,, the white post in center is where we are going to grow from,, outwards like, weather depending tomorrow(sunday) i will try go get it roto-tilled under,, a bit windy oday to spray the good ole spring wake up stuff on it.. early morning will get that done,, hope you're all having a great time all the big show,, good luck to all, Wednesday, April 1 View Page completed the main frame for the 2 main plants,, white stake is center,, growing outwards from there, Wednesday, April 1 View Page lordy. i do luv a good seed swap.. get some of the best seeds,, from, folks you trust.. hehe,, good luck everyone Sunday, April 5 View Page happy easter everyone,, went picnicing today up 2nd lefthand canyon above parowan, ut today.. a couple of pictures of the area we where in. Sunday, April 5 View Page another one Sunday, April 12 View Page 3, 18 gallon barrels filled with water to 16 gallon mark, approx. 135 lbs each.. anchor for the big frame,, and passive solar heat for the greenhouse, tied down with 3/4 inch nylon rope Sunday, April 12 View Page looking NW from the patch,, got the 3 mini's up to start heating the soil in them,, winds been moderate today. 20 to 30 gusts,, took me a lil bit,, need assistance for the big frame,, LOL Sunday, April 12 View Page big frame greenhouse is 18 ft long, 11 ft wide.. an 6.5 ft tall.. 2 plants back to back,, will go into the big frame Thursday, April 23 View Page # 2, 1264 haist plant, 5 days old, today Thursday, April 23 View Page # 1, 1264 haist plant,, 5 days old, looked like # 2 yesterday, these will be in the patch by sunday, honestly gotta say,, never had a plant grow like this in a 24 hour period Sunday, April 26 View Page well the trailing edge of the cold front went thru.. got a snow rain mix this morning for about 30 minutes, muddy mess out there ,, going to be another day before plants see dirt,, Tuesday, April 28 View Page well we are in the game,, here's the 150 foot hoop and borders,, 9 x 15.5, plants are in the dirt. Tuesday, April 28 View Page here's the girl"s, seem to like the new home so far. 2, 1264 Haist 13,, these will be the contest plants and pollinator to my main squash this season,, best of luck every one, git r dun Friday, May 1 View Page boththe1969 haist,, and the 1226.5 scalise, crashed.. aint sure why,, the 1104 youngs are in the germ station,, now,, hoping for better luck Sunday, May 3 View Page For all intents and purposes, the cover on the big frame is on, not sure for how long, but it is up! Sunday, May 10 View Page got the 1104's planted today, 2008 neptune, 2036 glasier, both 941 rusenstrom sqaush in the germ station Tuesday, May 12 View Page this is the 1264 haist in the 150 ft hoop Tuesday, May 12 View Page got the 1104 youngs in the ground Friday, May 15 View Page so far,, the 1969 haist,, 2008 neptune,, 1226.5 saclise,, aint germed this season,, bummer on my end,, good news,, is the 1264's haists,, 1104 youngs,, are in the ground, 2036 glasier,, 941's rusenstorm both in gallon potts,, to be planted out soon,, 2032 mathison,, and 1756 lancaster in germ station, been a weird germing season for us,, best to all growers,, Saturday, May 16 View Page my sideways wife test Saturday, May 16 View Page ooopss this is the garlic patch, about ready! Sunday, May 17 View Page the 2036 glasier in dirt Sunday, May 17 View Page 941 rusenstrom,s squash in dirt Sunday, May 17 View Page the 2032 mathison is popping thru soil.. the 1756 lancaster isnt showing signs of anything yet Saturday, May 23 View Page well another wet and soggy saturday,, did open hoops,, not much sun,, but in the 60's inside hoops,, not a complete lose,, made 3.5 lbs elk pastrami, 6 lbs elk salami, a couple of other things out of the 15 lbs bag of meat we had,, Saturday, May 23 View Page well another failure,, 15 days no lg's germed again,, 3 days ago, i decided to try some pelota gourds and giant pear gourds,, luck of luck,, 3 of the 6 i germed are up,, guess they are going in lg spot this yr,, 1 of 25 lg seeds germed,, so going a different path this season,, best to all, 129's,, 126's. 127. 114's dismall results.. i gotta be doing something wrong,, but moving on this season,, always next yr Monday, May 25 View Page here is the 1264 haist in the 150 hoop Saturday, June 6 View Page had a couple of short but hvy rains here today, 150 ft area,, took plastic off,, got shade on it , approx 35 inches ,, several sides starting to show up,, Sunday, June 14 View Page 1264 that survived,, in the 150 hoop.. go baby go Sunday, June 28 View Page the 150 hoop is starting to fill in Sunday, June 28 View Page hope it worked this time Sunday, June 28 View Page hope it worked this time Sunday, June 28 View Page well appartently the pics are not coming thru to my diary at moment,, plz check out gmasudu's diary for updates on our progress, Sunday, July 12 View Page pollinated female on the 941 rusenstrom 14 squash x 1264 haist 13, see where we go from here Wednesday, July 15 View Page well i lost both fruits on the 1264 haist,, #1 at dap 11,,,, #2 at dap 10,, bummed me out some,, trying to re-work the main to keep it in the 150 hoop,, will keep you posted, Saturday, July 18 View Page sprayed the patch with bifenthrin this morning,, noticed a few squash but last night, Saturday, July 25 View Page pollinated #2 1104 young 14 yesterday with the 1756 lancaster,, #1 aborted 4 days ago,, been a tough season,, keeping, fruits on the vine, Saturday, July 25 View Page well its looking like the 150 hoop is going down to YVD,, damn bugs.. got me in between spraying,, lost 3 fruits on it so far,, another on a tert vine,, but its going yellow as well,, damnit,, always next yr . best to folks still in,, good luck, Saturday, September 12 View Page pics are up on the wife's diary(gmasudu), of the 1756 lancaster, # 4,,# 5 kins stopped growing around 20 lbs,, soft spots on bottom, culled them Saturday, September 12 View Page # 1 fruit and # 3 fruit fruit are still gainin better than 10 lbs a day.. as of today,, may get to 300 lbs ,,, yet! lmao.. but sure been fun watchin 5 fruits on a single plant.. the variety of shapes, size,, n colors,, are very interesting,, kinda getting a better insight,, in the mama,,, papa, crosses,, best to all, folks, Wednesday, September 30 View Page well new milestone sort of,, lol,, the 5 fruits on the 1756 lancaster,, total est weight broke the 1K mark today, i know it doesnt mean much,, but concidering we nearly lost the plant to gummy stem blight this yr,, we are very happy, ,, best to all grower,, good luck at the weigh offs, best curt and sue