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Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 29 Entries.
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
This years goal, to improve on these
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Had to swing by and see where alot of magic has happened over the years
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Had to check it out, brought back some memories
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Some of the greats all together! So glad to see Don finally get in. Joining John Barlow as the central Regions only 2 inductees. This is my bucket list, but I have a lot to accomplish yet
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Sam Adams tour? Yes Please!
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Back in January, I tried my 3 worst 2424 seeds. Something about the ride home from New York they did not like. Happy to say, good to grow!
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Pinch of 5-2, and a pinch of green aminos for a 5 min soak
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Little bit of heat
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
48 hours
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
In to the Peat pots under a small dome till they emerge for 3 days
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Big dome, turned bottom heat fown to 72
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Lose the dome when all 3 popped, under a close t5 till that first leaf appears
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Transfer to a 2 gallon grow bag, was giving a very small dose of fertilizer and green aminos shortly after they emerged, never done that this early.
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Beautiful, didn't see any signs of over doing it
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Almost a month after start, I think
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Starting to vine out, still looking great for nothing but a 62° basement and grow light
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Last time they had lights on or watered before I left for Danvers
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
1 week with no light or water, and we have pollen. End of the test, going to be a strong plant I think, and hope
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Scary moment at Logan Airport, I do believe I ran into Jim Ford's twin. They sounded the same, they asked questions about my pumpkins the same, and the pictures don't do justice on resemblances
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Scary moment at Logan Airport, I do believe I ran into Jim Ford's twin. They sounded the same, they asked questions about my pumpkins the same, and the pictures don't do justice on resemblances
 
Wednesday, March 15 View Page
Almost all the snow left today, patch was a little muddy but should be good to mail on Friday.
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Spent the weekend with some of my closest friends in Wisconsin and Rick was there too lol.
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Spent the weekend with some of my closest friends in Wisconsin and Rick was there too lol.
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
The whole group
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
8 years a member my first Wisconsin plaque for 8th largest weighed at a Wisconsin weigh off
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Finally got a one ton club shirt. Now it's starting to sink in that I really did grow a 2424 lb pumpkin, cue the goosebumps again
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Finally got a one ton club shirt. Now it's starting to sink in that I really did grow a 2424 lb pumpkin, cue the goosebumps again
 
Monday, April 24 View Page
Hoops up, cables plugged in. Maybe next weekend in the ground
 
Monday, April 24 View Page
The lineup!
 

 

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