RE: Growing on the grass

Welcome back Elizabeth
'Pumpkins of new Zealand'.

"Have a Parky Day"
John S.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Gough, Elizabeth A [SMTP:Elizabeth.Gough@PSS.Boeing.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, 15 January 1998 12:33
> To:	'pumpkins@mallorn.com'
> Subject:	Growing on the grass
> 
> I signed back on now that I am getting inspired for spring planting. I
> love January planning time; seed catalogues, a fire in the fireplace,
> rain coming down, my comfy chair and something hot to drink. I think I
> like the planning almost as much as the growing.
> 
> This will be my second year of Giants. First year was a bust. I went
> to
> the weigh off and bought THE BOOK. So now I should be more prepared,
> however.... I need to let my vines grow over the grass at the end of
> the
> garden and I need advice. How do you keep the grass from taking over
> the
> pumpkin's personal space? I think part of my problem last year was
> that
> the long grass (I was afraid to move the vines to mow under them) kept
> my pumpkins wet and encouraged the rot that took their lives. How do
> those of you who grow in your back yards do it?
> 
> It is always moist in Western Washington so fungus is a real problem.
> I
> try not to use any chemicals in the garden, I know there are other
> organic gardeners out there what do you do to prevent rot?
> 
> By the way, I was sick for a couple days and came back to 205 e-mails.
> It's good to be back on the list!
> Elizabeth Gough
> 777 Quality Assurance 
> (425)294-5332
> 
> 
> A positive attitude is a powerful thing!
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