http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2026&grower=137503&action=L Last 20 Diary Entries for 'Gardeneer-in-Training'. en-us Copyright © 1999-2026 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ I was turning over some of my patch this past weekend and found this nice soil profile. This time last year, I had just converted a section of lawn into a pumpkin patch. The soil was originally pure c... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357872 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357872 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:47:35 GMT One of the most delightful parts of seed selection is dreaming of the crosses I think will compliment the traits I want to encourage in any future progeny. Perhaps that is the root of my inability to ... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357871 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357871 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:20:12 GMT The University of British Columbia has an extensive archive of historical newspapers that have been digitized and are searchable. I've used them for genealogical research purposes, but I'd never thoug... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357803 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357803 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:31:43 GMT There's a farming community north of where I live that I love to visit. It's a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. Anyways, there's one stop in particular that I like t... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357772 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357772 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:40:07 GMT My seed selection this year was based on a preference for 1885.5 Werner and 1501 VanderWielen genetics. My top picks are the 1232 Dill, 2388.5 Liggett, 1886 Sexton, 1060.5 Maydan, but I've also got so... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357771 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357771 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:15:44 GMT I started my seeds yesterday after getting home from work. I've got the process perfected to the hour, which saved me last year when I poached my first set of seeds. I spent all of Wednesday evening l... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357697 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357697 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:45:10 GMT Continuing from my previous entry... I got it in my head, in my teens, that I ought to try saving seeds and plant them the following spring to save some cash. I did just that, but at the same time,... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357696 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357696 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:29:04 GMT Somehow, my upbringing led me to pursue an education and career in civil engineering. To pay for my education, I went to work in orchards and small family farms every summer (we simply don't have gian... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357679 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357679 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:35:20 GMT Hello folks! This is my inaugural grower's diary entry, so I think it's only appropriate to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Cassidy, hereafter known as "Gardeneer-in-Training... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357561 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357561 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:42:22 GMT