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Late February greetings to all.  As one fresh to this list, but experienced in gardening, I welcome the anticipated interaction with all.  I live in Northern Indiana, near the 42 degree latitude target zone, where across the country big Atlantic Giants have been grown.  Although, I have grown Atlantic Giant and Prizewinner pumpkins in the past, it is only now that I looking for the BIG experience of growing a true giant. 

 

Behind the house, I have 1,000 square feet of land near a wetlands and the appropriate soaker hose apparatus to water a BIG pumpkin plant.  I enjoy the use of compost and liquid fertilizers, and have grown less fond of using black plastic and granular fertilizer.  Soil is part clay and the coming summer is suppose to be hot and dry.  Consequently, I worked ten bales of straw into the ground two years ago and am looking to continue to improve the soil. 

 

I would welcome anyone who might spare me needless suffering in my endeavors to join a group of talented gardeners who enjoy growing the king of the garden.  Additionally, I would enjoy sharing in my experiences where applicable.

 

As to not waste time learning for the upcoming season, I visited several web pages yesterday, including www.backyardgardener.com, and last night read the works of the following enthusiasts:

Ray Waterman

Howard Dills

Don Langevin

George Brooks

David A. Mangione

 

Tonight, I hope to cover the basics of genetics in the AG and it’s regional variances.

 

Sincerely,

Matt Garver

d*@wiers.com