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Pumpkin updates since 2010
Back from Holiday & Vlog Episode 8
It’s been super humid around these parts lately, I came back from my holiday and had to deal with powdery mildew and a pumpkin that was too big for it’s chair.
Crazy Wind and Rain + Vlog Episode 7
Crazy wind and rain this week. Find out how the Tiny Pumpkin Patch coped.
Christmas is Almost here and Vlog EP6
It’s almost Christmas and I went out and looked at what Tim is up to in his patch. He’s on a quest to grow an even bigger giant pumpkin this season.
Hot Weather and Christchurch
I’ve recently been down to Christchurch and experienced some hot weather, and see how my pumpkin plant is doing.
15 Minutes of Fame
I’ve had a cold this week, so no vlog, but a blog update on being interviewed by BBC World News, and an update on the patch.
Delivering Seedlings
A bit of an update on what I have been up to the last couple of weeks, I’ve been delivering seedlings and put up some early season protection.
Scarecrows and Seedlings
I’ve been busy with pumpkin promotion, selling seedlings and catching up with Gareth and Grace.
Halfway Through October Already
Halfway through October and the giant pumpkin season has started here in New Zealand, I’ve started my seeds off, and published some vlogs, plus have been looking into pumpkin rolling.
What is the 2018 Giant Pumpkin Plan?
The giant pumpkin growing season is almost upon us here in New Zealand and I’ve been mulling over what I want to do this year.
Should Giant Pumpkins Grown in a Greenhouse be in a Different Category?
Should growing a giant pumpkin inside a greenhouse be considered a different class? In this post I discuss it.
Updated Guide to Running a Giant Pumpkin Event
An updated guide to running a pumpkin competition is now available. Find out what has been added.
Following the Northern Hemisphere
Following the Northern Hemisphere growers is a great way to get more knowledge. Find out the best way.
One Question Pumpkin Survey
What is the one thing you want to know more as a giant pumpkin grower? I want to know, fill out this simple survey to help me create more pumpkin content.
End of the 2017 Season – Sad or Glad?
How was your season? Now is the time to contemplate and review how it all went.
Brownies Pumpkin Party 2017
In its 22nd year, Brownies Pumpkin Party is a competition held in Rotorua between friends, neighbours.
Taupo Market Giant Pumpkin Competition
Another weekend gone and 2 more pumpkin events I managed to make my way to. This post is all about the Taupo Market giant pumpkin competition.