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Sunday, June 11, 2006
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Tony Pumpkin
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Abbotsford BC
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4+ hours of yardwork today. Had to mow the lawn and tried to fix my leaf blower. Bagged all the clippings as usual— the neighbor also gave me his clippings (2 large orange garbage bags). Have to start composting early for next year. Yesterday 3+ hours in the yard working the regular garden and moving soil over the pumpkin vines wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow. I am burying my lawn more and more each day—my wife and family think I have totally lost it—Autumn will be one heck of a cleanup job. Dad showed up for a visit the other day and just shook his head—said it looked like a bomb had landed in the yard (and he’d know, having seen plenty during World War II). I still have no idea how I am going to grow a pumpkin on this steep hill, or move one out if it weighs a considerable amount. Anyway, picked up a good water wand at WalMart for watering the vines that have grown beyond my soaker hose—it is really cool—extends to about 6 feet and has an adjustable head with different settings—very nifty. Plant really seems to be taking off, main and secondaries are growing between 4-6 inches a day--have hardly watered at all this week. Must be at least 8-10 females around the plant—cut the leaves under some of them to help them lay down better. Main is at about 20+ feet, secondaries are mostly 8-12 feet long. Will begin cutting the ends on some of them soon.
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