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Whidbey Island

The PNWGPG silent auction got off to a rocky start and Ken swooped in and help straighten things out. Many, many thanks!

The silent auction is live and features some nice seeds so feel free to check it out.

2/24/2026 2:10:38 PM

Nova Scotia

Great to hear! Ken as always there for the clubs and the growers. It is the "Part N' Parcel" as to who we are.

By the way is Ken in the GPC HALL OF FAME? Haven't been up on that for awhile.

2/24/2026 3:01:21 PM

Eugene,OR

Yes, Ken is already in the GPC Hall of Fame. He earned that honor a long time ago & just keeps contributing to our community. Thanks for all you do Ken!

2/25/2026 12:07:37 AM

Connecticut, USA

Lee, I am glad to help. I hope your club does well with the silent auction.

Actually, I am not in the GPC Hall of Fame. I did receive the Stephen Jepsen Vine of Honor Award back in 2018. The plaque hangs on the wall in my home office! Steve was an incredible guy and resource to the community. To be associated with "Tremor" will always be an honor.

I am very proud to have helped the Giant Pumpkin growing community over the years. Maybe someday I will make it into the Hall of Fame too!

[Last edit: 02/25/26 9:49:23 AM]

2/25/2026 9:16:27 AM

Nova Scotia

Interesting thanks Ken, not sure why it just occurred to me? Ya I say most DEFINATELY some day!

Oh thanks for sending the snow up to Nova Scotia, too kind. LOL

2/25/2026 11:06:16 AM

Damariscotta, Maine

Thanks again for everything you do. You brought the hole growing community closer together. You deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. Spring is coming!

2/25/2026 11:22:01 AM

Topsfield,ma.

When he is inducted (not if) I believe he will be the first to be awarded The Vine of Honor and Hall of Fame. Thank you Ken for all you have done and continue to do for this community.

2/25/2026 3:02:14 PM

Brooktondale, New York

Can someone get this man a seat in the hall of fame? Does a GPC member have to make a movement? The guy literally runs arguably the most important website in the history of kins. The site that gives access to the world to 1501's 1885's 2365's 2731's 2741.5's Ken I appreciate your commitment to keeping this indespensiable resource alive, relevant and creating access for all. You will always be appreciated.

2/25/2026 5:10:16 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Agreed Berggren, exchange of information and trial and error is the backbone of forward progression with anything. This site is crucial for pumpkin growing for all levels of experience. Clubs contribute a lot, but this is the webbing that holds everything together.

2/25/2026 5:39:19 PM

Bethlehem CT

Ken’s dedication and hard work to the website is incredible. Plus the many hours he spends at various weigh each year. Also he is no slouch as a grower!!! But most importantly he is a caring,kind and generous person that I have been fortunate enough to get to know better the past couple of years.

2/25/2026 6:11:13 PM