Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 24 Entries. Tuesday, July 7 View Page First year trying for a good sized pumpkin....wow is this addictive!!! Been battling the dreaded cucumber beetle but I believe I have gained back the stronghold, for now anyway.... � Tuesday, July 7 View Page Hoping for a good first year with the big ones. ! � Tuesday, July 7 View Page Hoping for a good first year with the big ones. ! � Wednesday, July 8 View Page Ok newest pic...this plant is the biggest...behind this plant 3-4 smaller ones, a lot smaller... � Wednesday, July 8 View Page Ok this bloom was on a smaller plant on the main stem...it opened today and I pollinated later in the day (after work)....hoping she took, time will tell.... And yes I dig remove the dirt so it would not root and started the �bend� in the main stem so it can grow without stress to the stem... � Sunday, July 12 View Page � Sunday, July 12 View Page � Wednesday, July 15 View Page Pollinated another one, hope she sticks!! � Wednesday, July 15 View Page Before water... � Wednesday, July 15 View Page After water.. � Thursday, July 16 View Page � Thursday, July 16 View Page Strange one... � Tuesday, July 21 View Page The growth rate is just crazy!! � Sunday, July 26 View Page About 10/12-DAP... � Monday, August 10 View Page August 9th.. � Sunday, August 16 View Page � Sunday, August 16 View Page � Monday, August 17 View Page Over top 41� � Monday, August 24 View Page Seen porkchop had some castor beans... � Thursday, September 3 View Page �Helmet head�.... � Thursday, September 3 View Page Helmet head from the back... � Sunday, September 20 View Page Measurements say over 400...very happy for first attempt.... � Friday, October 9 View Page My first, my biggest.... � Sunday, October 11 View Page �