tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556262991663856818.post4452209459374895866..comments2023-02-21T05:55:42.132-08:00Comments on All Organic: Pre-season gambleKeithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14459198350592190801noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556262991663856818.post-45795446030287227242009-02-23T20:57:00.000-08:002009-02-23T20:57:00.000-08:00That is my motto. Listen I was already playing aro...That is my motto. Listen I was already playing around with idea of planting more pumpkins especially since Jenn, my lovely wife and sole reason I started blogging, has the best pumpkin pie in town. What can I say, I'm bias. In the years past we have grown various varieties of pumpkins with my personal favorite <I>New England Sweet Pumpkin</I>. These little gems were only 1-5lbs but they had a texture and natural flavor that we found extra sweet. No other pumpkin compares. Plus its just cool to walk the yard everyday and see how much a pumpkin grew in 24 hours. <BR/><BR/><B>Con:</B> Aphids, whiteflies and other soft bodied critters like pumpkins. I have tried insecticidal soap (IS) and other harsh methods but really the best thing that worked was a combination of IS, water and ladybugs. Plus the kids <I>love</I> ladybugs.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459198350592190801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556262991663856818.post-51223018985939495172009-02-22T11:29:00.000-08:002009-02-22T11:29:00.000-08:00maybe your cc&r's will consider squash a g...maybe your cc&r's will consider squash a groundcover! you might be able to get away with far more than you think. remembers, its always easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.Garryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01726499603894954026noreply@blogger.com