http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2026&grower=19102&action=L Last 20 Diary Entries for 'VTJohn'. 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/ Kerry and I attended the GPC International Growers Conference in Salt Lake City Utah and received our growers jacket for growing 3 pumpkins totaling over 4300 pounds. We have gotten so close in past y... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357555 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357555 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:22:30 GMT If there is anyone out there interested in some of the history of northeast US genetics from the mid 2000's, I am looking to get rid of a 1000 or more seed packs that I have collected. Back in the day... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357393 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357393 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:12:33 GMT Well.. the old long gourd trellis could hold a few hundred pounds of plant but 50 mph wind gusts proved too much. We will just grow on the current standing trellis in 2026 and if that one fails then w... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357113 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357113 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:59:51 GMT Seeds are harvested and pumpkins are carved and lit. Happy Halloween everyone. Thanks for following us on our gardening adventures. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356812 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356812 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:17:05 GMT Katie (1349 Young 2025) has been added to the display. Always happy to get a pumpkin back home safe and sound as many times there are a couple white knuckle moments. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356554 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356554 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:33:07 GMT Katie is now the 1349 Young 2025 and was fortunate to win the Howard Dill award at the Topsfield fair New England weigh off. It was a great show this year with 36 pumpkin and squash entries. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356522 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356522 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:02:43 GMT Stem end view of Katie (1416 Young x 1503 Young). http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356470 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356470 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:25:47 GMT Katie (1416 Young x 1503 Young) is patiently waiting in the truck for Topsfield. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356469 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356469 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:24:43 GMT Marylou (1765 Young 2025) is home safe and sound. She has joined Maggie in our lawn display. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356380 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356380 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:36:57 GMT Marylou (839 Sandercock x self) is now the 1765 Young 2025 and won the Howard Dill award for the prettiest pumpkin. Thanks to all of the Saratoga weigh off team for running a fun and safe event! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356364 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356364 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:00:01 GMT Side view of Marylou. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356305 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356305 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:09:42 GMT Marylou without old grower. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356304 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356304 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:09:15 GMT We harvested Marylou (839 Sandercock x self) today. She is ready to meet other pumpkins at Saratoga. She is pretty easy on the eyes. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356303 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356303 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:08:39 GMT Harvested long gourds. Maybe I should have done a better job pruning off a few of them! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356302 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356302 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:05:02 GMT Our neighbors like to see the display lit up at night and then closer to Halloween we will carve them and light them with 100 watt light bulbs. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356207 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356207 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:40:11 GMT The good news is that Maggie has landed safely to start our fall display. The bad news is that we got a killing frost last night. We did our best to save what leaves we could but the remaining 2 plant... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356199 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356199 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:16:20 GMT It was a beautiful day today at the Vermont State weighoff. Maggie (1552 Young x 1503 Young came in 4th place weighing 1377 pounds. We also came in second place for tomatoes with a 5.64 pounder. Thank... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356178 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356178 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:03:28 GMT This is how we lift pumpkins in our little back yard. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356149 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356149 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:17:31 GMT We harvested Maggie (1552 Young x 1503 Young) she is excited to meet other pumpkins at the Vermont State weigh off. Good luck to all growers who are weighing this weekend! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356148 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356148 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:16:07 GMT Here is the gallon milk comparison shot with the 8.18 Young 2025 on the left and the 8.39 Young 2025 on the right. Crazy good year for us breaking the Vermont state record. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=355976 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=355976 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:21:31 GMT