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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.

Wish it would stop raining

Wish it would stop raining

Oct 7, 2016 | Blog Update | 0 comments

It has been raining a lot lately, hampering weed spraying plans, I’ve also come up with a way to store water.

Weedo – A New Way to Weed Your Garden

Weedo – A New Way to Weed Your Garden

Nov 19, 2015 | Product Review | 0 comments

To help prepare my small patch, I used a tool called the Weedo. Find out what it is and what you can do with it.

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Today was a good day. It was prize-giving at school and the final day for the year. My daughter who likes to be referred to as the producer got 2 trophies today. Very proud of her. I thought I better not wear an old t-shirt today, so got this shirt. I… ift.tt/2RKQmnm pic.twitter.com/eh015riRgF

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This photo is from a trip down to Gisborne when we checked out the Bushmere Arms competition. It was great to see so many people there and having lots of fun. #bushmerearms #gisborne #giantpumpkins #giantpumpkin #giantpumpkinsnz #giantpumpkinnz #nz #n… ift.tt/36pOOTT pic.twitter.com/07exO3C0FZ

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This week I catch up on what’s been happening in the tiny pumpkin patch. Something has been eating the plant, my vine is pointing the wrong way and I started burying vines. Have a read to see how I fixed the problems, and how things are looking. Link … ift.tt/341vqey pic.twitter.com/XVeVUYGo5i

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