In this first part about soil testing I show you what is included in a DIY kit, and talk about why you should do a soil test.
Soil Testing – Part one, Why soil test and what is in the kit Read More »
I found an interesting compost bin at Fieldays last week, the Hungry Bin.
Hungry bin compost bin – the easy way to compost Read More »
I went along to see what I could see at Fieldays, find out who I talked to and the one question a lot of them asked me.
Checking out fieldays Read More »
In this post I talk about the different ways of approaching giant pumpkin growing, from the more organic ways or the traditional ways.
Ways of approaching giant pumpkin growing Read More »
What are the things you need to think about when setting up a giant pumpkin patch? What is my plan for this year.
Select your location for your pumpkin patch Read More »
Getting the best giant pumpkin seed to grow can be a little bit of a lottery, in this post I talk about things to think about when picking the best seed you can find.
Finding the best giant pumpkin seed you can Read More »
Resources for giant pumpkin growers.
Resources for the giant pumpkin grower Read More »
What am I going to be covering over the giant pumpkin growing season? I lay out what my plan is.
What I am going to cover throughout the giant pumpkin growing season Read More »
Mapua record giant pumpkin
Mapua Produces a 616kg Pumpkin Read More »
The Great Pumpkin Carnival 2012 video overview.
Great Pumpkin Carnival Hamilton Gardens 2012 Read More »
A new NZ giant pumpkin record has been made over the weekend, with a 721kg (1589.5 pound) monster which was entered into the RD1 competition in Whangarei.
NZ Giant Pumpkin Record 721kg’s Read More »
It is the end of the season for me, in this video I cover what went well and what didn’t this season.
Pretty much the end of the season Read More »
I talk about the easy way to provide shade to your giant pumpkins, and I show you what I am up to in my giant pumpkin patch.
Shade – What I am doing this year to provide shade for my pumpkins Read More »
An update of what I have been up to lately, and I learn of a new upcoming giant pumpkin competition that is happening nationwide.
Patch Update 25/01/2012 – A late update Read More »
First patch update for 2012. Find out how the plants are looking.
Patch update 03/01/2012 Read More »
