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The Problem with Mill Fabric in the Tiny Pumpkin Patch

The Problem with Mill Fabric in the Tiny Pumpkin Patch

Jan 20, 2020 | Blog Update | 0 comments

Preventative spraying for powdery mildew, fixing a watering problem and getting sand underneath my pumpkin is what I’ve been up to lately.

Growing With What you Have

Growing With What you Have

Jan 13, 2020 | Blog Update | 0 comments

My pollination plans didn’t go the way I wanted. A replacement part turned up last week, and I should be doing some important things.

Time to Tidy Up Around Here

Time to Tidy Up Around Here

Sep 30, 2019 | Blog Update | 0 comments

October is almost here which means only one thing, it is almost pumpkin growing time here in NZ. Time to sort out a bunch of stuff to make it easier later on in the season.

My Giant Pumpkin Seed Germination Box

My Giant Pumpkin Seed Germination Box

Sep 16, 2019 | Blog Update | 0 comments

I’m being organised and have dug out my germination box for the upcoming giant pumpkin season, find out what I use to start my giant pumpkin seeds.

Items I need to buy for this upcoming Giant Pumpkin Season

Items I need to buy for this upcoming Giant Pumpkin Season

Jul 15, 2019 | Blog Update | 0 comments

I’ve been thinking what items I need to get before the 2020 giant pumpkin season starts. How many of these items do you need to get?

Killing Weeds with Polythene

Killing Weeds with Polythene

Jun 24, 2019 | Blog Update | 0 comments

What can you do to help make your pumpkin patch weed free when it comes time to planting? If you have a small area like I do, polythene can help.

Fieldays 2019

Fieldays 2019

Jun 19, 2019 | Blog Update | 0 comments

What did I find when I went to Fieldays 2019? Find out who I spoke to this year.

Dealing with a Potential Soft Blossom End

Dealing with a Potential Soft Blossom End

Feb 3, 2019 | Blog Update | 0 comments

This week I dealt with a soft blossom end on the pumpkin, and got my hands on a new type of mouse trap.

Getting Ready for Growing in October

Getting Ready for Growing in October

Sep 16, 2018 | Blog Update | 0 comments

October is fast approaching which means giant pumpkin growing time is almost here. In this post I think about the different bits and pieces I need to get for my growing season.

Just Over a Month to go until the Carnival

Just Over a Month to go until the Carnival

Mar 5, 2018 | Blog Update | 0 comments

The last couple of weeks have flown by doing lots of things for the pumpkin carnival, I harvested the miniatures and received the stickers I had ordered.

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I’ve been to a bunch of different animals parks over the years, and most you can buy food to feed the animals. But Willowbank down in Christchurch is the only one I’ve seen where you can feed eels. ⠀ You get a little pot of minced up meat, and the h… instagr.am/p/CKSByN1L4sT/ pic.twitter.com/XZrAnEGS3U

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Throwback to another pumpkin from a school event. Always great to see so many people getting involved with these pumpkin events at schools. ⠀ #schoolevent pumpkinsinschools#tbt #throwbackthursday #blastfromthepast #giantpumpkins #giantpumpkin #giant… instagr.am/p/CJ_50YcgtwA/ pic.twitter.com/opx0R0x6H5

About 2 weeks ago

The weather seems to be all over the place lately, but when it is sunny it pays to have some sort of shade for your pumpkin. Come find out just how easy it is. ⠀ To read this blog post and see all the others, check out my website. Link is in my bio… instagr.am/p/CJ7iOJRDq2F/ pic.twitter.com/owKM2eEO3K

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Hey you, have an amazing Monday whatever you are up to. Is it back to work this week? ⠀ My random plant is still growing, not sure what will happen with it. ⠀ #mondayishere #monday #startoftheweek instagr.am/p/CJ4IjudAlmZ/ pic.twitter.com/QOj9iFlwod

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